Cyclone Remal kills 16, snaps power links to millions in India, Bangladesh
Strong gales and heavy rain brought by cyclone Remal lashed the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, with the storm killing at least 16 people and cutting electricity supply to millions before losing intensity. Two were killed as they headed to cyclone shelters, Rahman earlier said, adding that authorities will need more time to gauge the full extent of losses. "People are usually very reluctant to leave their livestock and homes to go to cyclone shelters," he said. POWER SUPPLY HITBangladesh shut down electricity supply to some areas in advance to avoid accidents, while in many coastal towns fallen trees and snapped electricity lines further disrupted supply, power ministry officials said. Both nations moved nearly a million people to storm shelters, about 800,000 in Bangladesh and roughly 110,000 in India, authorities said.
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May 27, 2024 16:51 UTC
Colored Pencil Group unveils latest exhibition
Victoria Peterson, of the Village of Pine Hills, stands next to her drawing, “Forest Floor,” which won an honorable mention ribbon during the Colored Pencil Painters Guild’s recent art exhibition, which is on display at Lake Miona Recreation in the arts and crafts room.
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May 27, 2024 16:02 UTC
Cyclonic storm Remal kills 10, affects 37 lakh people
Of the deaths, three people each in Barishal and Bhola, and one each in Khulna, Satkhira, Patuakhali and Chattogram. The state minister said 19 districts have been affected in the cyclone. The state minister said 1,471 medical teams have been formed to provide treatment to cyclone-affected people. The state minister said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been constantly monitoring the overall situation. He said Dhaka saw 125 millimeters of rain today, while Chattogram 138mm, Cox's Bazar 139mm and Patuakhali 121mm rain.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 27, 2024 15:28 UTC
'Safe Motherhood Day' tomorrow
DHAKA, May 27, 2024 (BSS) - The 'Safe Motherhood Day-2024' will be observed in the country in a befitting manner tomorrow. Safe motherhood means ensuring safe healthcare for all women during pregnancy, delivery and post delivery. The Safe Motherhood Day is being observed across the country on May 28 since 1988 to promote safe maternal health, reduce maternal mortality and ensure the health of newborns. In 1997, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave approval to observing the day while the day was observed on May 28 in 1998 for the first time in the country. Later, the World Health Organization (WHO) included the initiative in sustainable development strategy in 2015.
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May 27, 2024 14:53 UTC
15m people without power in coastal areas
The rural power authority has cut off electricity to 15 million people in coastal areas to minimise the damage from severe Cyclone Remal. The power outages have lasted over 12 hours in some areas, but power workers are preparing to restore the connections once the storm subsides. Biswanath Sikder, chief engineer (planning and operation) of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board, told bdnews24.com that the storm was still ongoing as of 9:45am in the coastal areas. The power authorities still do not have a clear idea of the damage due to the ongoing storm, he said, but crews are ready to restore power connections as soon as the storm subsides. “If the power connections are turned on under these circumstances, it could damage vehicles and property.
Source:bd News24
May 27, 2024 14:25 UTC
Metro rail services resume after two hours
Adverse weather due to cyclonic storm Remal has caused a power outage that disrupted Dhaka metro rail service for two and a half hours. “Train service stopped soon after the first train left Uttara station in the morning due to a power failure,” said Additional Superintendent of MRT Police Mahmud Khan. “Trains began running on the Motijheel to Uttara line from 10:30 am. Metro rail workers are working to fix the issue,” as per bdnews24.com reports. They said the metro rail was closed due to the bad weather so I got down and am going by bus.”The Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Company Limited, which manages the metro rail, did not have a statement on the issue.
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May 27, 2024 13:25 UTC
India still expects above average monsoon rains in a boost for agriculture
This year's monsoon rains are expected to be 106% of the long-term averageMonsoon clouds loom over the overflowing river Yamuna, in New Delhi, India, July 15, 2023. This year's monsoon rains are expected to be 106% of the long-term average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) told a virtual news conference. The government responded by imposing curbs on exports of sugar, rice, onions, and wheat. Resuming exports depends on how quickly production recovers in 2024, which is not possible without good monsoon rainfall. India is likely to receive average rains in June, although maximum temperatures in the month are likely to remain above normal, Mohapatra said.
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May 27, 2024 13:20 UTC
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May 27, 2024 13:15 UTC
35,000 houses destroyed by Cyclone Remal in 19 districts: state minister
The government has received reports of 10 deaths so far, says Md Mohibbur RahmanState Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman says nearly 35,000 homes in 19 districts were destroyed by Cyclone Remal. Another 115,000 homes were partially damaged by the storm, he said at a press conference at the Secretariat in the aftermath of the severe cyclonic storm on Monday. We will learn more of the details over time.”Remal affected 107 Upazilas and 917 unions and municipalities, according to the state minister. The government has received reports of 10 deaths due to the storm so far, he said. The victims of the storm died on the way to the shelters, or when walls or houses collapsed, he added.
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May 27, 2024 12:58 UTC
Snow Mountain River relocates to Fourth Street in Flagstaff
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May 27, 2024 12:55 UTC
Annotations for an Essay That Will Never Exist: Reading Barbara Johnson and Narrativizing a Week in New York - The Cornell Daily Sun
I Google: “Where start Walter Benjamin”“DO NOT DARE READ BENJAMIN IF YOU HAVEN’T READ HEGEL FIRST”Gotta love philosophy Reddit. Knowing, inevitably, that I’ll be bored or confused, I also grab a copy of Barbara Johnson’s The Feminist Difference — last week I’d had it recommended (perhaps that’s overselling). The Feminist Difference, on the other hand, has already been read twice cover-to-cover. Newsletter SignupIn perhaps the collection’s best essay, Johnson cites Patricia Williams, writing about style and the often toxic veneer of face neutrality with its violations. Before I had even arrived I was certain that the proceeding events would become the opening salvo of my next phase of writing — I’d even developed some preliminary theses.
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May 27, 2024 12:23 UTC
'No classes' in coastal areas amid Cyclone Remal
The government has instructed classes in coastal areas to be suspended as many educational institutions are used as shelters as Cyclone Remal nears the coast, reports bdnews24.com. Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has left the final decision on school openings to local government officials. State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman told the media after an inter-ministry coordination meeting on Sunday: "Educational institutions will be open, but classes will be suspended." Following the meeting at Dhaka's International Mother Language Institute, Education Minister Mohibul said, "The district disaster management committees will make decisions on what educational institution infrastructure will be used and whether classes will be suspended." Bangladesh's coastal areas are experiencing gusty winds and rain under the influence of Cyclone Remal.
Source:bd News24
May 27, 2024 06:02 UTC
Daily Horoscope for May 27, 2024
General Daily Insight for May 27, 2024 Acknowledging our emotions exist might be necessary to prevent them from spinning out of control. Fortunately, analytical Mercury sextiles pragmatic Saturn at 11:22 pm EDT, encouraging us to deal with reality — no matter how unflattering that is. Taurus April 20 – May 20 You can currently serve as a capable spokesperson for a community or organization you represent. Cancer June 21 – July 22 The ongoing emotional intensity in a relationship of yours could overwhelm you. Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Figuring out what makes you feel secure could be a high priority at this time.
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May 27, 2024 05:53 UTC
Cyclone Remal weakens into deep depression over Jashore
The severe cyclonic storm weakened into a cyclonic storm as it moved over Khulna and further weakened as it reached JashoreThe severe cyclonic storm Remal has weakened into a deep land depression as it travelled north. The storm moved northwards from Khulna’s Koyra before weakening into a cyclonic storm and then weakening even further over Jashore and the adjoining area, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a special bulletin around 10:30am on Monday. Meteorologists expect it to move further northeast and gradually weaken into a land depression through precipitation. The maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to lower Great Danger Signal No. 3 while the maritime ports of Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram have been advised to lower Great Danger Signal No.
Source:bd News24
May 27, 2024 05:35 UTC