Cyclone Remal, which began making landfall on BangladeshÕs coast on Sunday night, has moved northwards inland and now lies over Khulna-Satkhira, according to the weather office.

Meteorologist Bazlur Rahman said on Monday morning that the cyclone’s centre currently lies over Khulna-Satkhira and will take another 2-3 hours to fully pass.

The maximum sustained wind speed within 64km of the cyclone’s centre is about 90kmph, with gusts rising to 120kmph, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) stated in its special bulletin No 18.
The maritime ports of Payra and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted great danger signal No 10, while Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong should maintain great danger signal No 9.

The coastal districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Barguna, Barisal, 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.

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 shelters,Ó said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman on Sunday