The very severe cyclonic storm is forecast to strike Bangladesh on Friday evening and pass through overnight after lashing India. In a special weather bulletin on Thursday, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said storm surge may hit coastal districts of Chattogram, Noakhali, Feni, Chandpur, Borguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barishal, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, and Satkhira, and the nearby islands and shoals. The Met Office warned of extremely heavy rainfalls at the time when the storm crosses Chattogram, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Borguna, Patuakhali, Barishal, Bhola, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna and Satkhira districts with wind speed between 90kmph and 110kmph. The authorities on Thursday were preparing to move the residents of 19 coastal districts to over 3,800 storm shelters between Friday morning and evening in order to avoid casualties.

Source: bd News24 May 02, 2019 15:45 UTC