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Bangladesh

We're ready to deal with Cyclone

Sun News Desk : State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman said the government has taken all-out measures to deal with the Cyclone 'Mocha'.

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He said it in a meeting held at the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief in this regard on Wednesday.

The State Minister said the Cyclone 'Mocha' may strike between the evening of May 13 and early in the morning of May 14. "We are ready to deal with the cyclone. Inshallah, we will be able to deal with the cyclone like previous years. Army, Navy and Coast Guards have been kept standby."

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He said preparations have been taken if the cyclone changes its directions. Chattogram has also been kept prepared. All the concerned people are readied. Preparations have also been taken if landslide takes place in Chattogram Hill Tracts.

Enamur Rahman said there is no possibility of tidal surges. Cyclone 'Mocha' is likely to strike Cox's Bazar and Myanmar coasts. St Martin's is in greater risk. Cyclone 'Mocha' may proceed with a speed of 180 to 220 kilometer per hour.

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He further said Rohingya refugee shelters in Cox's Bazar are facing a greater degree of risk due to rain-and wind-induced landslides. Preparations have been taken to shift them to the strong structures there. However, wind is unlikely cause any damage in Cox's Bazar due to the existence of hills.

The State Minister said dry food have already been sent there. Ric and cash Tk 20 lakh will also be distributed among affected people there.

Sun News/MR

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