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Flight operations resumed today at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport after 17 hours of suspension amid heavy rain caused by Cyclone Remal. Flight operations resumed at 5 am on Monday, said Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer of the airport. Impact of Cyclone Remal: Rain disrupts commute for office workers, students in Dhaka During this period, a total of 16 flights, including 7 international ones, were cancelled, he added. Flight operations at the airport were suspended from 12 pm on Sunday due to Cyclone Remal. The decision was taken in response to the issuance of danger signal no. 9 by the Meteorological Department, prompting authorities to prioritize the safety of passengers and personnel. Cycle Remal: Flight operations halted at Ctg Airport Initially, the suspension lasted from 12 noon to 8 pm. But, later it was extended till 5 am today.

Heavy rains and strong wind brought by Cyclone Remal  have lashed the costal districts in the country, leaving  at least eight people dead, flooding villages and uprooting  trees. According to reports reaching the UNB news desk, eight people died in Patuakhali, Barishal, Bhola and Satkhira districts on Sunday night and Monday. Among the deceased, three died in Bhola, two each in Barishal and Patuakhali districts and one in Satkhira district. In Bhola, three people including a woman and a child died during heavy rains influenced by the cyclone. According to the control room of local administration, Maneja Khatun, 50 died when a house collapsed on her at Char Umed union of Lalmohan upazila of the district on Monday morning. Raisha, 3, of Daulatkhan municipality and Jahangir, 50 of Chachra Union on Borhanuddin upazila were also killed during the storm. Deputy Commissioner of Bhola Arifuzzaman, said local administration is working to estimate the damages caused by the storm. Power supply to the district remained suspended since Sunday, disrupting mobile networks and internet service. A number of trees and electric poles were uprooted while many thatched houses were damaged during the storm. Besides, Dhal char, char Kukrimukri and Monpura in Charfashion upazila went under 4/5 feet water, leaving over 25000 people marooned. In Barishal, two people died and another was injured when a portion of the roof of a multi-storied building collapsed on a tin shed hotel in Barishal's Rupatali area amid heavy rain caused by Cyclone Remal early Monday. Cyclone Remal: Another man dies on the way to shelter The victims were identified as hotel owner Lokman Hossain and his employee Mokchedur Rahman. In Satkhira, another man died while going to a shelter during storm in Shyamnagar upazila on Sunday evening. The victim was identified as Shawkot Hossain Morol, 65. He was a resident of Napitkhali village under Gabura union of the upazila. In Patuakhali, Sharif, 24, a fisherman of Anantapara area of Kalapara upazila, was found dead, an hour after he was swept away by  tidal surge caused by Cyclone Remal on Sunday afternoon in Kalapara upazila. Besides,  Karim Ali Khan, 65, of Baufal upazila was killed when a house collapsed on him around 6 am on Monday. Sunit Kumar Gain, officer-in-charge of Baufal Police Station confirmed the death. The violent storm disrupted power supply to southern districts, leaving over 2 crore people without power since Sunday night. Power supply to 2.22 crore consumers of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB), out of its total 3.58 crore, has been suspended following the landfall of cyclone Remal on Sunday, according to a BREB official. He said mainly the power transmission was halted to those cyclone-hit areas as part of a cautionary measure to avoid any accident. According to primary report received from Bagerhat, the cyclone's fury has damaged homes, uprooted trees, broken electric poles and severed power lines, leaving nearly 500,000 residents without electricity since Sunday night. Cyclone Remal: Over 100 shrimp enclosures washed away in Khulna; 30 villages inundated On Sunday night, embankments in several areas were breached, inundating villages with tidal waters. Deputy Commissioner Md. Khalid Hossain confirmed the preliminary data, indicating that 10,000 families have been stranded and 45,000 homes have been destroyed. In Khulna over 100 shrimp enclosures in Khulna's Koyra, Dacope and Paikgacha upazilas were washed away by tidal surges. Besides, at least 30 villages were inundated after the collapse of dams in 9 places in these upazilas. Bangladesh has evacuated more than 800,000 people from the coastal regions. Meanwhile, severe Cyclonic Storm Remal, which made landfall on Bangladesh’s coast on Sunday (May 26, 2024) night, moved northwards and weakened into a cyclonic storm and further weakened into a land deep depression over Jashore and adjoining area, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. It is likely to move northeastwards further and weaken into a land depression by giving precipitation, the BMD stated in its special bulletin. Maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to lower danger signal number 10 but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three (R ) three. Maritime ports of Cox's bazar and Chattogram have been advised to lower danger signal number nine but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three (r) three.

As the country faces the impact of a powerful cyclone, the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has urged everyone to follow these crucial electricity safety tips to stay safe: Avoid downed lines: Do not touch fallen wires. Report them immediately to the nearest electricity office. Report trees on lines: If you see trees or branches on power lines, notify the electricity office. Contact numbers can be found on your electricity bill. Read more: Cyclone Remal weakens into a land deep depression over Jashore, adjoining area Stay away from poles and wires: Refrain from touching electric poles or wires during storms. Meter safety: If your meter wire is damaged or touches your roof, report it without attempting to handle it yourself. Volunteer help: Assist electricity workers if they need help during the disaster. For assistance, call 16999 or reach out to the regional control rooms: Rural Electrification Board: 01792-623467, 02-8900575 West Zone Power Distribution: -- Barishal: 01713-850218 -- Khulna: 01713-850211 -- Patuakhali: 01713-850219        Read more: Cyclone Remal leaves 2.22 crore people without power

Power supply to 2.22 crore consumers of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB), out of its total 3.58 crore, has been suspended following the landfall of cyclone Remal on Sunday (May 26, 2024). According to a top official of the BREB, these consumers are living in the areas belonging to 61 Palli Biduyt Samities (PBSs), out of a total 81. “The areas where power supply remained off till Monday since the hit of the cyclone are mainly located in the coastal belt of the country,” he told UNB. Impact of Cyclone Remal: Rain disrupts commute for office workers, students in Dhaka He, however, said mainly the power transmission was halted to those cyclone-hit areas as part of a cautionary measure to avoid any accident. With the improvement of the situation, gradually the power transmission and distribution system will be checked and restored, he added. Cyclone Remal: 2 die as roof collapses in Barishal He noted that it’s still not clear how much damages were caused by cyclone Remal. “We’re now receiving information from the cyclone affected areas,” he said. Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources took some measures including opening control rooms on Sunday to deal with the cyclone.

Cyclone Remal’s strong winds and tidal surges have caused extensive damages to riverbanks, infrastructure, and homes across Bagerhat. The cyclone's fury has damaged homes, uprooted trees, broken electric poles and severed power lines, leaving nearly 500,000 residents without electricity since Sunday night. On Sunday night, embankments in several areas were breached, inundating villages with tidal waters. Cyclone Remal: Over 100 shrimp enclosures washed away in Khulna; 30 villages inundated Deputy Commissioner Md. Khalid Hossain confirmed the preliminary data, indicating that 10,000 families have been stranded and 45,000 homes have been destroyed. Approximately 70,000 residents have sought refuge in shelters throughout the district. Bagerhat Rural Electrification Board General Manager Sushanta Roy reported extensive damage to the electrical infrastructure, with multiple poles downed and power lines cut. Executive Engineer Abu Raihan Mohammad Al-Biruni of the Bagerhat Water Development Board confirmed breaches at three riverbank points in Bagerhat Sadar and Morrelganj, causing widespread village flooding. Cyclone Remal: Another man dies on the way to shelter District Fisheries Officer SM Russell said around 30,000 fish enclosures  in Bagerhat Sadar, Rampal, Mongla, Morrelganj, and Sharonkhola areas were submerged.

Dhaka Metro Rail services resumed after nearly two hours of suspension this morning (May 27, 2024). Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, deputy director (public relations) of the MRT Line-6 project, said the operations remained suspended due to problem in power sypply. Suspension of Metro rail service causes immense suffering to city dwellers Wishing anonymity, an official of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said the electric power supply for the metro rail was halted due to technical reasons. This problem occurred on Bijoy Sarani-Shewrapara line around 7:30am, he added. However, the services resumed after 9am, he said. Quader expresses discontent over NBR’s move to impose 15% VAT on Metro rail

Residents of Dhaka can expect continuous rainfall throughout the day as Cyclone Remal impacts the region, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid reported to UNB that Dhaka saw 35mm of rain by 9 am today, with more expected throughout the day. The incessant rain has flooded parts of some streets, slowing down traffic, and disrupting commute for officer workers and students in Dhaka. Dhaka’s air quality improves after rain due to the influence of Cyclone Remal Cyclone Remal, which began making landfall on Bangladesh’s coast on Sunday night, has moved northward and weakened. Initially a severe cyclonic storm, it has diminished to a cyclonic storm and further to a land-deep depression over Jashore and surrounding areas, according to the latest BMD bulletin. Maritime ports in Payra and Mongla have been advised to lower their danger signal from 10 to local cautionary signal number three. Similarly, Cox's Bazar and Chattogram are advised to lower their danger signal from nine to local cautionary signal number three. Cyclone Remal weakens into a land deep depression over Jashore, adjoining area Additionally, all fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay are advised to remain sheltered until tomorrow morning, and then proceed with caution.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal, which made landfall on Bangladesh’s coast on Sunday (May 26, 2024) night, moved northwards and weakened into a cyclonic storm and further weakened into a land deep depression over Jashore and adjoining area, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. It is likely to move northeastwards further and weaken into a land depression by giving precipitation, the BMD stated in its special bulletin. Dhaka’s air quality improves after rain due to the influence of Cyclone Remal Maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to lower danger signal number 10 but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three (R ) three. Maritime ports of Cox's bazar and Chattogram have been advised to lower danger signal number nine but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three (r) three. Cyclone Remal: Another man dies on the way to shelter All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay have been advised to remain in shelter till tomorrow morning (28 may 2024) and then proceed with caution.

Dhaka’s air quality has improved after rain due to the influence of cyclonic storm Remal. The capital ranked 25th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 70 at 09:45 am this morning. According to the air quality index, Dhaka’s air was classified as 'moderate' today. Cyclone Remal crosses Bangladesh Coast India’s Delhi, Egypt’s Cairo, Iraq’s Baghdad and Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kinshasa occupied the first, second and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 302, 189 and 173, respectively. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. Cyclone Remal: Another man dies on the way to shelter The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal, which began making landfall on Bangladesh’s coast on Sunday night, has moved northwards inland and now lies over Khulna-Satkhira, according to the Meteorological Department. Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid informed UNB that the cyclone's center currently lies over Khulna-Satkhira and will take another 2-3 hours to fully pass.  Cyclone Remal makes landfall on Bangladesh coast The maximum sustained wind speed within 64 km of the cyclone's center is about 90 kmph, with gusts rising to 120 kmph, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) stated in its special bulletin no. 18. Maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted great danger signal No. 10, while Cox's Bazar and Chattogram should maintain great danger signal No. 9. The coastal districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalokathi, Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Patuakhali, and their offshore islands and chars are under great danger signal No. 10, according to the bulletin. Coastal areas continue to experience heavy rainfall due to the influence of Cyclone Remal. Cyclone Remal: Coastal areas in Khulna experiencing rain, tidal surge Bangladesh has evacuated more than 800,000 people from the coastal regions.  "We have already prepared 8,000 to 9,000 shelters. Adequate dry food, biscuits, water, and medical supplies have reached all the shelters,” said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md. Mohibur Rahman on Sunday.