Cyclonic storm Amphan has weakened, kills at least 9 in Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 21, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. The severe cyclonic storm Amphan has weakened now and killed at least nine people across the country, Dhaka Tribune reported.

A 45-year-old woman, Khanto Begum, and her 13-year-old daughter, Rabeya, died after tree fell on their house in Chanpur village under Chowgacha upazila of Jessore district around 11:30pm on Wednesday.

Chowgacha Upazila Nirbahi Offiicer Jahidul Islam confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune.

The other deceased are from Barguna, Satkhira, Pirojpur, Bhola and Patuakhali districts.

The cyclone over Jhenaidah district and adjoinig area moved northwards and positioned over Rajshahi-Pabna region and adjoining area as a land deep depression at 9am on Wednesday.

It is likely to move in a north-northeasterly direction further and weaken gradually by giving precipitation, according to the meteorological department.

Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over north bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Sea will remain rough.

Maritime ports of Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower great danger signal number ten but instead hoist local cautionary signal no three.

Maritime ports of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to lower great danger signal number nine but instead hoist local cautionary signal no three.

Under the influence of steep pressure gradient and the new moon phase, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagherhat, Jhalokathi, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barisal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Chittagong and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by the surge height of 04-06 feet above normal astronomical tide.

The areas are also likely to experience wind speed of 40-50 kph with heavy falls on Thursday.

All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.

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