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Under a Cyclone Preparedness Program, volunteers evacuated at least 600,000 Bangladeshis in the path of the storm. Many are housed in 1,800 multipurpose disaster shelters built along the coast. Relief organizations distributed seven-day emergency disaster kits of food, blankets and clothing for evacuated families.
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Since 1991, the donor community, including the US and EC, has supported disaster-preparedness to mitigate the impact of tropical storms and improve post-disaster relief and reconstruction. Cyclone walls planted within trees are in place to protect vulnerable areas from storm surges. Disaster shelters
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killed over 143,000 Bangladeshis in 1991. Although, the deaths from Sidr number in the thousands but damage to homes, crops and livelihoods could be extensive and were reportedly worst. Effective early warning, cyclone shelters and disaster relief measure implementations helped reduce the death toll.
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on November 14. In Bangladesh, an emergency cabinet meeting decided to withdraw weekly leave for the government officials to join the evacuation process. Over 40,000 Red Crescent volunteers were deployed to order residents in the 15 affected provinces into special cyclone and flood shelters. The main
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donated US$ 250,000 to the funds at the start of the match. The Ministry of Food and Disaster Management allocated 4,000 metric tonnes of rice, 7,500 tents, 18,000 blankets, and 30 million Taka (US$ 435,569) in relief grants. About 13,000 housing packages, consisting of iron sheets for roofing
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The IMD upgraded the system to Cyclonic Storm Sidr early on November 12. The system then began to intensify quickly as it moved slowly northwestward, and the IMD upgraded it to a severe cyclonic storm later that day and a very severe cyclonic storm early the next day. On the morning of November 15,
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was also severely affected, as electricity and water service were cut and significant damage was reported there due to winds and flooding. The local agricultural industry was also devastated, as many rice crops — which have a December harvest — were lost.
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Cyclone Sidr slammed the highly vulnerable low lying densely populated coastal areas of Bangladesh with heavy rain, winds of up to 190 km/h (120 mph), and a storm surge. Sidr may be the strongest cyclone to hit the country since
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in Bangladesh expected the death toll to reach as high as 15,000. Over 3,000 other fishermen were reported missing on over 500 fishing boats. The maximum estimated death toll from Sidr in the densely populated region is over 15,000.
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and family kits were prepared for immediate distribution. A special 350 million Taka (US$ 5,081,645) fund for housing was established by November 22, 2007. At that time, 732 medical teams were deployed to the affected areas.
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the cyclone intensified to reach peak winds of 215 km/h (135 mph) according to the IMD, and a peak of 260 km/h (160 mph) according to the JTWC best track. Sidr officially made landfall around 17:00
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The damage in Bangladesh was extensive, including tin shacks flattened, houses and schools blown away and enormous tree damage. Some local officials have described the damage as being even worse than that from the
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on stilts housing refugees plus early warning systems and timely evacuations appear to have greatly reduced the fatalities from Sidr. It killed around 15,000 people, the highest number since
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With wind velocities of up to 260 km/h, Cyclone Sidr has been named one of the 10 strongest and deadliest cyclones to strike the region of Bangladesh between 1876 and 2010.
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was also hard-hit, with 385 deaths reported. Most of the deaths confirmed thus far were due to the winds, although 13 of them have been as a result of capsized boats in the
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reported on November 18 that the number of deaths could be up to 15,000. Other aid agencies have also estimated a death toll of up to 15,000. International groups pledged
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ships were immediately dispatched with food, medicine, and relief supplies for the hardest-hit areas. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society initially asked 400 million
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later that day, with sustained winds of 215 km/h (135 mph). It weakened rapidly after landfall and the final advisories were issued early on November 16.
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were damaged. Researchers said mangrove forest Sunderban will take at least 40 years to recover itself from this catastrophe. Much of the capital city of
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on November 15, 2007, causing large-scale evacuations. At least 3,447 deaths have been blamed on the storm, with some estimates reaching 15,000.
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in advance of the storm's arrival. Forecast heights of the storm surge predicted by a numerical model developed by Dr. Hassan Mashriqui (
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indicated winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). Later that day, it intensified into a deep depression as it moved slowly north-westward.
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As it intensified to a Category 4-equivalent cyclone on November 15, thousands of emergency officials were put on standby in
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For protective health environment, support to reproductive health service, telecommunication support, nutrition supplement,
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aloft aided in developing convection. Vertical shear decreased greatly as the circulation became better defined, and a
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International communities had expanded their hands towards Bangladesh on this disaster. Below is a contribution list.
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was issued on November 11 while located a short distance south of the Andaman Islands. Around the same time, the
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were hit hard by the storm surge of over 5 meters (16 ft). About a quarter of the world heritage site
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and other parts of Bangladesh experienced drizzle and gusty winds. Total losses reached 196.25 billion
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Storm surges reaching up to a height of 3 metres (9.8 ft) were reported in the coastal areas of north
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estimated the number of deaths associated with the cyclone to be between 3,100 and 10,000, while the
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People of the cyclone affected area experienced severe health problems such as diseases like
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ManikJulfikar Ali Manik and Sharier Khan, Julfikar Ali; Sharier Khan (November 21, 2007).
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provided the WHO with four water treatment plants to be used in areas affected by Sidr.
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Coastal districts of Bangladesh faced heavy rainfall as an early impact of the cyclone.
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Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
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Tents, blankets, sleeping mats, drinking water system, electricity generator
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match was held with all funds raised going to the victims. In addition, the
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Khan, Ashfaq Wares; Hasan, Rashidul; Hossain, Sohrab (November 21, 2007).
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Emergency assistance, foods, shelter, latrines, Relief and rehabilitation
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Shelter, water, sanitation, medicine, hygiene, US Military Aid mission (
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On November 9, an area of disturbed weather developed southeast of the
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People affected by the cyclone lining up for aid boats in Bangladesh
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At least 3,447 deaths have been reported. The hardest-hit area was
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
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Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
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Automated Advanced Dvorak Technique estimate from UW-CIMSS
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Pradhan, Bibhudatta; Aaron Sheldrick (November 16, 2007).
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Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
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Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
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Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
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in India, triggering panic among the fishing community.
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Storm surge forecasted on November 14 by numerical model
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Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
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that resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in
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Timeline of the 2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
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Map showing affected districts and disaster response.
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Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
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History of past cyclones in the Bay of Bengal (IMD)
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Unsourced material may be challenged and 487:Cyclone Sidr making landfall in Bangladesh. 2693: 2679: 2154: 2089:. India. November 16, 2007. Archived from 2057:. India. November 15, 2007. Archived from 1547: 1545: 1229: 224: 27: 2572:Byron, Rejaul Karim (November 21, 2007). 2240: 1714:"Depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal" 875: 773: 719:Learn how and when to remove this message 660: 289: 2490: 2194:"Bangladesh cyclone toll rises to 1,723" 1712:India Meteorological Department (2007). 1181: 1107: 1055: 615: 607: 574: 566: 554:district of Bangladesh. The head of the 482: 445: 293: 264:. 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