Cyclone Sitrang

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| name = Cyclonic Storm Sitrang

| image = Sitrang 2022-10-24 0330Z.jpg

| caption = Sitrang near peak intensity, just before landfall in Bangladesh on 24 October

| formed = 22 October 2022

| dissipated = 25 October 2022

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| winds = 45

| pressure = 996

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| winds = 45

| pressure = 997

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| year = 2022

| damage = 105000000

| fatalities = 35 total

| areas = Bangladesh, Northeast India

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| ibtracs = 2022295N13093

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| season = 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

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Cyclonic Storm Sitrang{{#tag:ref|The name was suggested by Thailand, which refers to a Thai surname.{{cite web |title=Where did Sitrang get its name from and what it means? Know how cyclones are named. |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-where-did-sitrang-get-its-name-from-and-what-it-means-know-how-cyclones-are-named-2995454 |website=DNA India |access-date=24 October 2022}} Otherwise, Sitrang was derive from a Vietnamese word, which some say means leaf.{{cite web |title=Cyclone Sitrang: What to know? |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-what-know-3150841 |website=The Daily Star |access-date=24 October 2022}}|group="nb"}} ({{IPA|th|s̠ɪt̪ɾɑŋ}}) was the first tropical cyclone to made landfall in Bangladesh since Mora in 2017. The second named storm of the relatively quiet 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Sitrang developed from an area of convection over the northern Andaman Sea on 18 October. The system tracked northwestward and slowly gaining strength. On 22 October, it was classified as a depression while located just west of the Andaman Islands. On the next day, the system intensified to Cyclonic Storm Sitrang and curved north-northeast. Sitrang strengthened slightly and attained peak intensity on 24 October, before making landfall in Barisal Division. The cyclone weakened quickly after landfall, and degenerated to a low-pressure area over northeastern Bangladesh.

As Sitrang approached, ports of Bangladesh were put under warning signals. Ten million people were forced to evacuate in advance of the cyclone. Fisherman were urged to return from deep sea and anchored their boats. The government prepared shelters for those who lived in vulnerable regions to stay. Schools suspended classes and examinations on 24 October. Flights in Bangladesh and northeast India were cancelled due to adverse weather. Water transports were stopped for safety reason.

Sitrang brought heavy rainfall to Bangladesh and northeast India. Numerous places in Bangladesh recorded 24-hour rainfall of over {{convert|200|mm|in|abbr=on}}, though rainfall in northeast India was comparably lower. 35 people were dead after Sitrang, including eight workers from a sand mining dredger. The cyclone caused widespread damage across south-central Bangladesh, with thousands of trees were uprooted. Heavy rain from Sitrang triggered flooding which inundated croplands and fish farms, 150,000 farmers were affected. Ten million people lost power supply. Internet and digital communications were disrupted because of downed mobile towers. Over 20,000 houses were damaged by the cyclone. Highways were blocked by fallen trees and interrupted road transport. Damages across Bangladesh amounted to ৳10.7 billion (US$105 million).

Meteorological history

Sitrang originated from an area of convection over the northern Andaman Sea on 18 October. Despite low wind shear and warm sea surface temperature of {{convert|28|–|30|C|F|abbr=on}}, the center was elongated and ill-defined.{{cite web|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abioweb.txt|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory For the Indian Ocean 18 October 2022 18z|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=18 October 2022|access-date=19 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abioweb.txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720006.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-txt-2022/2022-10-18-1800-abioweb.txt Alt URL] Two days later, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted a low-pressure area formed and began monitoring the system.{{cite report|url=https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/download.php?path=uploads/report/26/26_bb22cb_Cyclonic%20Storm%20SITRANG-A%20Brief%20Report.pdf|title=Cyclonic Storm SITRANG over the BoB (22nd-25th October, 2022): A Report|work=Indian Meteorological Department|year=2023|access-date=10 March 2023}} Early on 22 October, the IMD classified it as a depression and assigned it as BOB 09 while located just west of the Andaman Islands. Organization of the system improved as deep convection developed over the center, which prompted the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) to issue a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) later that day.{{cite web|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abioweb.txt|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory For the Indian Ocean 22 October 2022 1530z|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=22 October 2022|access-date=22 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abioweb.txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720006.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-txt-2022/2022-10-22-1530-abioweb.txt Alt URL] Early on 23 October, the IMD upgraded it to a deep depression, as it curved north-northeast along the western edge of a subtropical ridge. Later that day, the JTWC upgraded it to a tropical storm and assigned it as 05B, as extensive deep convection began to obscure the center,{{cite web|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|title=Prognostic Reasoning For Tropical Cyclone 05B (FIVE) Warning Nr 001|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=23 October 2022|access-date=23 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720003.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-prog-2022/2022-10-23-1440-io0522prog.txt Alt URL] while the IMD upgraded it to a cyclonic storm and received the name Sitrang. Sitrang was a large tropical cyclone with a diameter of around {{convert|1110|km|mi|abbr=on}}. It was also an asymmetrical cyclone, as the deep convection was sheared to the northeast because of increasing wind shear.{{cite web|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|title=Prognostic Reasoning For Tropical Cyclone 05B (SITRANG) Warning Nr 004|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=24 October 2022|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720003.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-prog-2022/2022-10-24-0820-io0522prog.txt Alt URL] Sitrang accelerated to the north-northeast along the western edge of the ridge and intensified slightly.{{cite web|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|title=Prognostic Reasoning For Tropical Cyclone 05B (SITRANG) Warning Nr 005|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=24 October 2022|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720003.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-prog-2022/2022-10-24-1410-io0522prog.txt Alt URL] Between 21:30 and 23:30 IST (16:00–18:00 UTC), Sitrang made landfall between Tinkona and Sandwip, near Barisal, with winds of 85 km/h (50 kmph). The cyclone began to weaken shortly after landfall, the IMD downgraded it to a deep depression at 21:00 UTC, while the JTWC issued its final warnings to Sitrang.{{cite web|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|title=Tropical Cyclone 05B (Sitrang) Warning Nr 006|work=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|date=24 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305000000/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/wt/wtio31.pgtw..txt|archive-date=5 March 2023|url-status=dead}} [https://dn720006.ca.archive.org/0/items/jtwc-archive-txt-2022/2022-10-24-1940-io0522web.txt Alt URL] Eaely on the next day, Sitrang weakened to a low-pressure area over the northestern Bangladesh.

Preparations and impact

File:ECDM 20221024 TC SITRANG.pdf map on the potential impacts of Sitrang]]

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a warning signal no. 4 to local ports on 23 October, which means winds of {{convert|51|–|61|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} was expected to impact the ports.{{cite news|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/pothmr470c|title=Bangladesh raises warning signal No. 4 as Cyclone Sitrang hurtles in|website=bdnews24.com|date=23 October 2022|access-date=23 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023113829/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/pothmr470c|archive-date=23 October 2022|url-status=live}} The signals were lowered as Sitrang made landfall and weakened.{{cite news|url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/cyclone-sitrang-lashes-bangladesh-with-deadly-wind-rains-1666664410|title=Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh with deadly wind, rains|work=The Financial Express|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025024653/https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/cyclone-sitrang-lashes-bangladesh-with-deadly-wind-rains-1666664410|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} At least ten million people were evacuated to safety places in advance of the cyclone.{{cite news|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501175733/cyclone-drives-10-million-in-bangladesh-to-safer-areas/|title=Cyclone drives 10 million in Bangladesh to safer areas|work=Khmer Times|date=27 October 2022|access-date=10 March 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250310054414/https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501175733/cyclone-drives-10-million-in-bangladesh-to-safer-areas/|archive-date=10 March 2025|url-status=live}} Fisherman were asked to return from deep sea and anchored their boats in the Bay of Bengal.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/cyclone-sitrang-bangladesh-mass-evacuations-b2209944.html|title=Thousands evacuated as Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh: 'Looked like the sea was coming to grab us'|work=The Independent|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025112636/https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/cyclone-sitrang-bangladesh-mass-evacuations-b2209944.html|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} The government prepared 7,490 shelters for the regions prone to Sitrang. 219,690 people were sheltered there.{{cite web|url=https://albd.org/articles/news/39986/4-lakh-people-living-in-PM%E2%80%99s-gift-houses:-They-didn%E2%80%99t-have-to-go-to-cyclone%C2%A0shelters|title=4 lakh people living in PM's gift houses: They didn't have to go to cyclone shelters|work=Bangladesh Awami League|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026175141/https://albd.org/articles/news/39986/4-lakh-people-living-in-PM%E2%80%99s-gift-houses:-They-didn%E2%80%99t-have-to-go-to-cyclone%C2%A0shelters|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh suspended the class and examinations on 24 October due to Sitrang.{{cite web|url=https://ulab.edu.bd/2022/10/24/suspension-academic-activities-ulab-due-cyclone-sitrang|title=Suspension of Academic Activities at ULAB due to Cyclone Sitrang|date=24 October 2022|access-date=3 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203132721/https://ulab.edu.bd/2022/10/24/suspension-academic-activities-ulab-due-cyclone-sitrang|archive-date=3 December 2022|url-status=live}} Primary schools in Chittagong, Khulna, and Barisal Divisions were closed on that day.{{cite news|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/education/directorate-primary-education-instructs-keep-govt-schools-open-despite-cyclone|title=Directorate of Primary Education instructs to keep govt schools open despite cyclone Sitrang|work=The Business Standard|date=25 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026110507/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/education/directorate-primary-education-instructs-keep-govt-schools-open-despite-cyclone|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} 60 flights from Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla, and Novoair were cancelled due to adverse weather.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/life-living/travel/news/3-airlines-cancel-60-domestic-flights-due-poor-weather-3151116|title=3 airlines cancel 60 domestic flights due to squally weather|work=The Daily Star|date=24 October 2022|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024153630/https://www.thedailystar.net/life-living/travel/news/3-airlines-cancel-60-domestic-flights-due-poor-weather-3151116|archive-date=24 October 2022|url-status=live}} Inland water transports were stopped due to safety concern.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-inland-water-vessel-services-suspended-3150816|title=Inland water vessel services suspended due to rough weather|work=The Daily Star|date=24 October 2022|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024074626/https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-inland-water-vessel-services-suspended-3150816|archive-date=24 October 2022|url-status=live}} The Airports Authority of India (AAI) cancelled ten flights in northeast India. Train services were also interrupted in the region, leaving many people stranded.{{cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/cyclone-sitrang-multiple-flights-trains-cancelled-in-northeast-states-several-passengers-affected-2526337.html|title=Cyclone Sitrang: Multiple flights, trains CANCELLED in Northeast states, several passengers affected|work=Zee News|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025043446/https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/cyclone-sitrang-multiple-flights-trains-cancelled-in-northeast-states-several-passengers-affected-2526337.html|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}}

Sitrang brought heavy rainfall to Bangladesh. 24-hour rainfall peaked at {{convert|324|mm|in|abbr=on}} in Barisal. Madaripur recorded 24-hour rainfall of {{convert|315|mm|in|abbr=on}}. Places like Dhaka, Tangail, Kalapara Upazila, Bagerhat, Patuakhali, Bhola District, Khulna, and Faridpur District recorded 24-hour rainfall of over {{convert|200|mm|in|abbr=on}}.{{cite news|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/296630/cyclone-sitrang-barisal-sees-324mm-of-rainfall-in|title=Cyclone Sitrang: Barisal sees 324mm of rainfall in 24 hours|work=Dhaka Tribune|date=25 October 2022|access-date=16 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616001039/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/296630/cyclone-sitrang-barisal-sees-324mm-of-rainfall-in|archive-date=16 June 2024|url-status=live}} Rainfall in northeast India was relatively lower, about {{convert|50|–|80|mm|abbr=on}} in Arunachal Pradesh and nearby areas.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2022-10-25-cyclone-sitrang-live-death-toll-landfall-impacts-over-bangladesh|title=Cyclone Sitrang LIVE: Death Toll Rises to 9; Downpours to Continue Across Northeast India|work=The Weather Channel|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025072733/https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2022-10-25-cyclone-sitrang-live-death-toll-landfall-impacts-over-bangladesh|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=dead}} Sitrang killed 35 people. Eight workers died due to the sinking of a sand mining dredger off the coast of Mirsarai, while majority of the remaining fatalities were due to drowning and tree falling.{{cite news|last=Sakib|first=Najmus|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/death-toll-from-cyclone-sitrang-rises-to-35-in-bangladesh/2721211|title=Death toll from Cyclone Sitrang rises to 35 in Bangladesh|work=Anadolu Ajansı|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026105758/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/death-toll-from-cyclone-sitrang-rises-to-35-in-bangladesh/2721211|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://english.news.cn/20221027/ef58cece9d4f427a8817aef98c979a42/c.html|title=Bodies of 8 workers recovered after dredger sinks off Bangladesh during cyclone Sitrang|work=Xinhua News|date=27 October 2022|access-date=27 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027103904/https://english.news.cn/20221027/ef58cece9d4f427a8817aef98c979a42/c.html|archive-date=27 October 2022|url-status=live}} Boats carrying 20 fishermen capsized off the Sagar Island, and they were rescued by Indian Coast Guard.{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-coast-guard-rescues-20-bangladeshi-fishermen-post-landfall-of-cyclone-sitrang/article66056303.ece|title=Cyclone Sitrang {{!}} 20 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard handed over to BCG|work=The Hindu|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026081313/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indian-coast-guard-rescues-20-bangladeshi-fishermen-post-landfall-of-cyclone-sitrang/article66056303.ece|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Sitrang caused widespread damage across south-central Bangladesh.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/photos-cyclone-sitrang-leaves-trail-destruction-3152876|title=In photos: Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction|work=The Daily Star|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026124535/https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/photos-cyclone-sitrang-leaves-trail-destruction-3152876|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} Thousands of trees were uprooted by strong winds.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/weather/news/sitrang-leaves-devastation-and-death-3152186|title=Damage less than feared|work=The Daily Star|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026022319/https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/cyclone-sitrang-damages-aman-crops-fish-farms-3152306|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} Heavy rainfall from Sitrang triggered flooding which inundated {{convert|33000|ha|acre|abbr=on}} of Aman paddy crop and fish farms.{{cite news|last1=Parvez|first1=Sohel|last2=Roy|first2=Dipankar|last3=Shabuj|first3=Mostafa|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/cyclone-sitrang-damages-aman-crops-fish-farms-3152306|title=Cyclone Sitrang damages Aman crops, fish farms|work=The Daily Star|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026022319/https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/cyclone-sitrang-damages-aman-crops-fish-farms-3152306|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} 150,000 farmers were affected by the cyclone, and incurred a loss of ৳3.5 billion (US$34.4 million).{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/farmers-suffer-nearly-tk-350cr-loss-sitrang-3157471|title=Farmers suffer nearly Tk 350cr loss for Sitrang|work=The Daily Star|date=1 November 2022|access-date=1 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101094217/https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/farmers-suffer-nearly-tk-350cr-loss-sitrang-3157471|archive-date=1 November 2022|url-status=live}} In Char Fasson Upazila, floodwaters of {{convert|3|–|5|ft|m|abbr=on}} trapped 10,000 people, in which 2,000 of them were moved to shelters.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/special-events/cyclone-sitrang/news/cyclone-sitrang-10000-people-stranded-bholas-char-fasson-3151566|title=Cyclone Sitrang: 10,000 people stranded in Bhola's Char Fasson|work=The Daily Star|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025034706/https://www.thedailystar.net/special-events/cyclone-sitrang/news/cyclone-sitrang-10000-people-stranded-bholas-char-fasson-3151566|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} Ten million people experienced power outages.{{cite news|url=https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20221025-16-dead-million-seek-shelter-as-cyclone-hits-bangladesh|title=16 dead, million seek shelter as cyclone hits Bangladesh|work=Agence France-Presse|publisher=Radio France internationale|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025081958/https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20221025-16-dead-million-seek-shelter-as-cyclone-hits-bangladesh|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} The electricity sector reported a damage of ৳2.2 billion (US$21.6 million).{{cite news|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/klz02w1mvl|title=Sitrang causes a damage worth Tk 2.2b in electricity sector|work=Prothom Alo|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026174844/https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/klz02w1mvl|archive-date=26 October 2022|url-status=live}} 7,343 mobile towers were downed, which disrupted Internet and digital communications.{{cite news|author=Desk, Toggle|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/cyclone-sitrang-downed-7343-mobile-towers-19-districts-3152026|title=Cyclone Sitrang downed 7,343 mobile towers in 19 districts|work=The Daily Star|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025152509/https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/cyclone-sitrang-downed-7343-mobile-towers-19-districts-3152026|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} Over 20,000 houses were damages by the cyclone.{{cite web|url=https://kyeemafoundation.org/humanitarian-response-to-cyclone-sitrang-in-bangladesh/|title=Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Sitrang in Bangladesh|work=Kyeema Foundation|year=2023|access-date=4 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304233940/https://kyeemafoundation.org/humanitarian-response-to-cyclone-sitrang-in-bangladesh/|archive-date=4 March 2024|url-status=live}} Dhaka-Khulna and Dhaka-Barishal highways were blocked by fallen trees, but re-opened ten hours later.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-dhaka-khulna-dhaka-barishal-highways-reopen-after-10hrs-3151606|title=Cyclone Sitrang: Dhaka-Khulna, Dhaka-Barishal highways reopen after 10hrs|work=The Daily Star|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025051224/https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-dhaka-khulna-dhaka-barishal-highways-reopen-after-10hrs-3151606|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} A local wholesale market suffered a loss of ৳5 billion (US$49.2 million).{{cite news|url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/sitrang-causes-khatunganj-traders-tk500cr-loss-525766|title=Sitrang causes Khatunganj traders Tk500cr loss|work=The Business Standard|date=5 November 2022|access-date=8 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008223951/https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/sitrang-causes-khatunganj-traders-tk500cr-loss-525766|archive-date=8 October 2024|url-status=live}}

Aftermath

The government of Bangladesh distributed ৳25,000 (US$245) for families of the dead.{{cite news|last=Chowdhury|first=Moinul Hoque|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/vpqe03mky6|title=Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction in Bangladesh as death toll rises|website=bdnews24.com|date=26 October 2022|access-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026052743/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/vpqe03mky6|archive-date=October 26, 2022|url-status=live}} A family received an additional aid of ৳6,000 (US$59) for rehabilitation and tin sheets.{{cite news|url=https://unb.com.bd/category/bangladesh/cyclone-sitrang-kills-at-least-29-across-bangladesh/103226|title=Cyclone Sitrang kills at least 29 across Bangladesh|work=United News of Bangladesh|date=25 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025181107/https://unb.com.bd/category/bangladesh/cyclone-sitrang-kills-at-least-29-across-bangladesh/103226|archive-date=25 October 2022|url-status=live}} The government of Patuakhali District prepared {{convert|25|t|lb|abbr=on}} of rice with an aid of ৳750,000 (US$7,400), while the government of Cox's Bazar District prepared {{convert|323|t|lb|abbr=on}} of rice, an aid valued at ৳800,000 (US$7,900), 1,198 packages of dried food, 350 cartons of pre-packaged cakes, and 400 cartons of digestive biscuits for those who were affected by Sitrang.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-most-part-patuakhali-out-power-3150831|title=Cyclone Sitrang: Most part of Patuakhali out of power|work=The Daily Star|date=24 October 2022|access-date=24 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024080854/https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/climate-crisis/natural-disaster/news/cyclone-sitrang-most-part-patuakhali-out-power-3150831|archive-date=24 October 2022|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Aziz|first=Abdul|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/296580/cyclone-sitrang-people-being-evacuated-from-cox-s|title=Cyclone Sitrang: People being evacuated from Cox's Bazar coast|work=Dhaka Tribune|date=24 October 2022|access-date=25 October 2022}} Meta provided ৳15 million (US$148,000) to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and BRAC to assist rehabilitation efforts for the areas impacted by Sitrang.{{cite news|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6whsufog8i|title=Meta commits Tk 15m for rehabilitation of Sitrang-affected communities in Bangladesh|work=Prothom Alo|date=17 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117071919/https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6whsufog8i|archive-date=17 November 2022|url-status=live}} However, some victims had not received any assistance besides the initial relief of dry food which distributed shortly after the cyclone.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/why-are-sitrangs-victims-still-waiting-relief-and-rehabilitation-3199281|title=Why are Sitrang's victims still waiting for relief and rehabilitation?|work=The Daily Star|date=18 December 2022|access-date=18 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218124516/https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/why-are-sitrangs-victims-still-waiting-relief-and-rehabilitation-3199281|archive-date=18 December 2022|url-status=live}}