CHF 296,678 has been allocated from the IFRC’s DREF on 3 January 2012 to replenish 30,000 blankets of which the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) delivered for immediate assistance to 75,000 cold-affected beneficiaries (15,000 families) in 21 districts in Bangladesh. The DREF also funded for an additional 9,000 blankets for preparedness supplies. Un-earmarked funds to replenish the DREF are encouraged.

Weather Forecast

Forecast: Valid for 24 Hours Commencing at 06 PM on Monday [14.01.2013] Forecast: Weather is likely to remain dry with tempo. partly cloudy sky over the country. Thick fog may occur over the river basins and moderate to thick fog may occur elsewhere over the country during mid night till morning.

Forecast: Weather is likely to remain dry with tempo, partly cloudy sky over the country. Thick fog may occur over the river basins and moderate to thick fog may occur elsewhere over the country during mid night till noon.

Cold wave: Severe cold wave is sweeping over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and the regions of Jessore, Kushtia, Srimangal, Sitakunda & Mymensingh and moderate to mild cold wave is sweeping elsewhere over the country and it may continue..

A total of CHF 296,678 was allocated from IFRC DREF to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to provide immediate assistance of 30,000 blankets distribution to 15,000 cold affected families across 21 districts. The DREF also supported additional 9,000 blankets as preparedness stock.

This operation is expected to be implemented for three months, and will therefore be completed by 4 April 2013. A Final Report will be made available three months after the end of the operation (by 4 July 2013). For more information, click here.

Weather Forecast

Forecast: Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight till noon.

Cold wave: Mild cold wave is sweeping over Rajshahi division and the regions of Madaripur,
Faridpur, Mymensingh, Kushtia & Srimangal and it may spread over Barisal division & the rest part of Khulna division and it may continue.

Temperature: Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.