2023-05-13 16:09:36
There is a risk of landslides in Chittagong under the influence of extremely strong cyclone ‘Mokha’, said the Meteorological Office. On Saturday (May 13) at 6 pm, the Chittagong Meteorological Office forecast warned of heavy rain and landslides. Besides, the district administration has miked the people to move safely from the settlements in various hilly areas of the city.
According to the forecast, the sky of Chittagong may be partly cloudy to cloudy. Along with this, there may be heavy to very heavy rains with temporary gusts or storms in most of the districts. There is a risk of landslides due to heavy rainfall in the hilly areas of Chittagong, Rangamati, Bandarban, Khagrachari and Cox’s Bazar.
During this time the night and day temperature may drop by two to three degrees Celsius. At present, the maximum temperature in Chittagong is 30.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.9 degrees Celsius lower than the normal temperature.
The Chittagong Meteorological Office also said that Chittagong has a speed of 15-18 km per hour from the south-southwest direction, which may flow at a speed of 45-60 km per hour or more in the form of temporary gusts or gales.
Meanwhile, the hilly areas of the metropolis; Especially Jheel No. 1, 2 and 3 of Faiz Lake under Akbarshah Police Station, Shantinagar area, Motijharna of Lalkhan Bazar of Khulshi Police Station, Batali Hill, Porakaloni Hill, Amin Jute Mills Hill under Chandgaon Police Station, Tankir Hill, Bhera Fakir Hill, Burma Colony Hill in the metropolitan area. The district administration is miking to move the people from all hill settlements to safe shelter.
Even on Saturday evening, they are warning the locals to take them to the shelter by miking. On the other hand, local mosque Mike asked residents living in the foothills to evacuate to safety.
According to Chittagong district administration sources, the number of families living illegally in the dangerous 26 hills of Chittagong city is 6 thousand 558. Among the hills, six are government owned and 10 are privately owned.
Iqbal Hussain/AAH/GKS
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