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This report is produced by the Inter-cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) and Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) and Bashan Char Rohingya Response in collaboration with cluster and sectors coordinators and humanitarian partners, based in Bangladesh. It was issued on 27 May 2024. It covers the period from 26 to 27 after the landfall of Cyclone Remal. The next report will be issued as needed.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Cyclone Remal made landfall near the Bangladesh-India border, at the western part of Sundarbans in Shatkhira district. The highest recorded wind speed was 111 km/h at 1:30 am on May 27th, according to BMD in Khepupara of Patuakhali coastal district.
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The storm surge, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall, caused flooding of 5-8 feet in the coastal districts. Remal weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and then to a Land Deep Depression over Jashore and adjoining areas, continuing its path over Bangladesh.
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According to MoDRM, over 807,023 people have been evacuated to 9,424 evacuation shelters across 19 districts.
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The Government's Situation Report (SoS) form consolidated for seven districts at 3:30 pm on May 27th reported 1.79 million people affected, while SoS forms from the other districts/upazilas are expected to be received today. Women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities are found to be the most affected.
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As of today, the districts most impacted are Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Patuakhali, and Barguna, with embankments broken, damage to power and communication lines due to broken branches and uprooted trees. Power outages are widespread, and mobile and internet connectivity is extremely limited, complicating communication and coordination.
Approximately 10,000 mobile towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) are out of service. -
In Barguna and Patuakhali, the tidal surge breached embankments, leading to extensive flooding and damage to infrastructuresand livelihoods. Homes, agricultural fields, and fishing farms in low-lying areas have been severely damaged or destroyed.
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The persistent heavy rain and ongoing storm conditions are preventing residents from returning to their homes from cyclone shelters.
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The Needs Assessment Working Group (NAWG) has agreed to initiate a rapid needs assessment to understand the impact of the cyclone, especially in remote areas.
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UN Agencies and humanitarian partners provided critical anticipatory finance and assistance to the affected population. This included WFP reaching 150,000 people (USD 1.6 M), Start Network reaching 30,000 people (USD 230,000), BDRCS reaching 15,000 people, CARE Bangladesh reaching 11,000 people (USD 90,000), STEP Consortium reaching 6,000 people, BRAC reaching 2,500 people, Christian Aid reaching 4,050 people, Concern Worldwide reaching 3,000 people, and CDD reaching 1,500 people.
1.79M Affected population
138,461 Houses damaged
807,023 People took shelter
1 Death confirmed