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Sea storm in the Bay of Bengal has drowned a fishing trawler and left at least 11 fishermen missing, Bangladesh News 24 reported. The tragedy occurred when the trawler 'FB Maa-2' drowned 200 km south off the Char Fashion Upazila coast, Bhola on Sunday night.

At least six people have been injured in hailstorm in Sherpur, Bogra this Sunday afternoon. Hailstorm also suspended traffic on the Dhaka-Dinajpur Highway for nearly half an hour, Dhaka Tribune reported. Bogra is one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. Original post: Natural Disasters List October 20, 2013

Flash floods triggered by the heavy downpour affected nearly 10,000 people across Bangladesh, The Daily Star reported. Flood waters have submerged 35 villages in Dinajpur due to overflow of Punarbhaba, Atrai and Kakra rivers. According to an official of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Dinajpur, flood waters have damaged at least 10,000 hectares of cropland. Bangladesh is prone to the natural disaster of flooding as it is situated on the Ganges Delta and 75% of Bangladesh is less than 10 m above sea level (Wikipedia). Original post: Natural Disasters List July 10, 2013

M 4.2 light shallow earthquake shakes Indian state of Tripura, the India Meteorological Department said. According to the India Meteorological Department, the quake's epicenter was located in western Tripura on the border with Bangladesh. It was 2.5 miles deep. Earthquake in Tripura occurred at 9:14 Monday morning. Tremor was felt in several parts of northeast India and Bangladesh but no damage or injury has been recorded, disaster management official said. The Union department of disaster management has claimed North Tripura and Dhalai districts as “most vulnerable” to earthquakes. Tripura lies in the zone-V of the seismological map of India which is a high seismic risk zone. 03:44 UTC (local time Monday July 8, 2013 at 09:14 A.M. @ epicenter) Original post: Natural Disasters List July 8, 2013

At least 25,000 Bengalis have been affected by the flash floods in Hatiya, Subarnachar and Companiganj upazilas of Noakhali, Dhaka Tribune reported. Tidal surge and torrential rains have been hitting Noakhali region since Wednesday. Flash flood has also washed away 11,500 hectares of paddy. Met office has forecast more heavy rainfall in Chittagong and Barisal areas Friday. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 28, 2013

Recent flash floods in Bangladesh have affected over 40 villages in Lalmonirhat, The Daily Star reported. Several low lying areas in Teesta and Dharla river basins have been affected by flood water. Displaced people are currently taking shelter on government roads and WDB dam. Bangladesh is one of the world most susceptible country to flood disasters. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 10, 2013

The 2013 North Indian Ocean cyclone season has already started. Tropical cyclone Mahasen originating in the southeast Bay of Bengal is a potential major threat to Bangladesh and Myanmar. Cyclone Mahasen trajectory, updates follows below. You can also follow latest up da tes and discuss about this Cyclone @ Facebook ( Disaster Report ), Twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report ) Update 16:05 UTC -Death toll has further risen to 9. Five fatalities are from Barguna alone. Other four are from Bhola and Patuakhali region of Bangladesh. - Bangladeshi police has recovered 22 bodies, including 14 children of Myanmar citizen along the Teknaf coast of the Bay of Bengal. They are supposed to be the Myanmar residents who were missing after a boat carrying about 200 ethnic Rohingya Muslims capsized off Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine some days ago. -About 238 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Khepupara, Bangladesh based bdnews24 reports. Cyclone Mahasen crossed

Lightning strikes in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh has claimed lives of at least four people, Bangladesh based BdNews24.com reports. one-hour storm damaged 100 houses in Konaur village of Kaitala. Storm also damaged crops. Detail storm damage report is yet to come. At least 13 killed and 15 injured when lightning struck a mosque in Bangladesh in August 2012. Original post: Natural Disasters List May 8, 2013

Nor’wester claimed five lives including two children in Tangail, Sirajganj and Gaibandha area of Bangladesh, BdNews24 mentions. Nor’wester claimed two children in Sadar upazila in Tangail. Storm in Tangail also damaged primary and high school, a mosque and a madrassa. One woman died in house collapse in Dumrai village in Sirajganj. At least 30 villages have been affected in Sadar and Kamarkhand Upazila. Two died in Gaibandha area including a woman in lightning strike. Tornado distribution worldwide map (Fujita, 1973). Severe local storms including tornadoes occurs frequently in Bangladesh. Severe local storms, the most important natural hazards in Bangladesh , during the pre-monsoon season in March, April and May in Bangladesh is called as "Nor'wester" locally or "Kalbaishaki" in Bangla. Bangladesh is third country with the highest frequency of tornadoes, behind the United States and Canada. Tornado in Bangladesh in March 2013 claimed dozens of

Tornado in Bangladesh claims 14 lives. Tornado caused huge loss in Sadar, Bijoynagar and Akhaura Upazilas of Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh.Death toll is expected to rise. Update 2013/03/23 -Death toll from tornado in Bangladesh has risen to 20. -Tornado hit Brahmanbaria district, located 109 km east of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. -Family of dead people will be given relief amount of 20,000 Taka (about 250 U.S. dollars) and those wounded 5,000 Taka (about 62.5 U.S. dollars) by the Disaster Management and Relief ministry. -An army medical team from Comilla Cantonment is working in the tornado affected area. Tornado in Bangladesh has claimed fourteen lives and injured more than 500 people. A 10-year-old girl Sumi Begum from Jaruitala of Akhaura Upazila also died in the tornado. Tornado disaster caused huge damage in Sadar, Bijoynagar and Akhaura Upazilas of Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh. Most of the injured people are having treatment at Sadar hospital. In

At least four sailors have been missing after the trawler in which they were carrying goods sank in Bangladesh following a stormy weather . Disaster occurred in Meghana river, one of the three that forms the Ganges Delta. Following Bangla News 24, two trawlers loaded with bricks left for Swandip in Chittagong from local Nalchira Ghat. Both trawlers sank after being hit by storm but luckily the crews of one trawler managed to swim asshore but all four crews of other went missing. Related post: Storm disasters in Bangladesh in 2013 Police and locals are even conducting rescue operation in the midnight. In another incident, lightning strikes in Fakirhat district of Bangladesh has claimed two lives and injured one. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 17, 2013 Are you from this area? Or are you familiar with this natural disaster ? Kindly write your experience in a few sentence in the comment box below.

M 5.5 earthquake shakes India-Bangladesh today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Epicenter was located 101 km SSE from Shillong. Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Update 02;20 UTC Tremor was strongest in Sylhet, a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh. It was widely felt across Assam, Meghalaya and Bangla. Read comment below and consider adding your felt report if you are from the earthquake area. Update 02:05 UTC GDACS has issued an Orange Alert in India regarding this earthquake. Alert refers that earthquake near Shillong can have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability. Around 12,950,000 people are living within 100 km radius. M 5.5 strong earthquake shakes India-Bangladesh today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter 46 km ESE from Sylhet (Bangladesh) and 101 km from Shillong (India). It was 29.3 miles deep. R

This list contains all major natural disasters in Bangladesh in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Bangladesh July 2013 July 10: Bangladesh flash floods affect nearly 10,000 Flash floods triggered by the heavy downpour affected nearly 10,000 people across Bangladesh. July 8: Tripura earthquake shakes Bangladesh Tremor was felt in several parts of northeast India and Bangladesh. June 2013 June 28: Flash floods in Noakhali, Bangladesh At least 25,000 Bengalis have been affected by the flash floods in Hatiya, Subarnachar and Companiganj upazilas of Noakhali. June 10: Flash flood hits Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh Recent flash floods in Bangladesh have affected over 40 villages in Lalmonirhat, The Daily Star reported. May 2013 May 16: Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh Cyclone ‘Mahasen’ hits Patuakhali coast of Bangladesh. One killed in Bhola. May 12: Cyclone Mahasen in Bangladesh Tropical cyclone Mahasen originating in the southeast Bay of Bengal

This list contains all major natural disasters in Bangladesh in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Bangladesh November 2012 November 11: Myanmar earthquake 2012, Even felt in Thailand, Bangladesh and India Magnitude 6.8 extremely dangerous earthquake shakes Myanmar today. Tremors were felt even in Thailand, Bangladesh and India. October 2012 October 11: Bangladesh storm kills 19, 1500 missing Tropical storm kills 19 in Bangladesh. 1500 others are reported to be missing. October 3: Flash floods in Bogra, Bangladesh Heavy rainfall caused flooding in more than 115 villages under Sherpur, Sonatola and Dhunat upazilas. August 2012 August 11: Lightning in Bangladesh At least 13 killed and 15 injured when lightning struck a mosque in a remote village in Bangladesh. July 2012 July 13: Flooding and landslides in Bangladesh At least 131 people killed in different natural disaster incidents in Bangladesh this month. June 2012 June 27: At l

Disaster Report: Flood and landslides in southeast Bangladesh killed 100 people.                                Want To Share!! Let Others Know                                       Report through contact form or write in comment section below    Disaster Report @ facebook ( Natural Disasters list ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report )                                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Related Posts: Extreme weather in Bangladesh: 17 killed Recent natural disasters in Bangladesh Moderate quake shakes Dhaka Deadly flood and landslide in Bangladesh Rescuers searching for bodies under a landslide in Chittagong, Bangladesh; Source AFP -At least 100 people killed in massive landslide and floods in three southeastern districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar and Bandarban of Bangladesh. -More than 250,000 people reported to be affected by the fl

Recent Natural Disasters In Bangladesh সাম্প্রতিক বাংলাদেশে প্রাকৃতিক বিপর্যয় This list contains all major natural disasters in Bangladesh with detail report.  এই তালিকা সমস্ত প্রধান বাংলাদেশে প্রাকৃতিক বিস্তারিত রিপোর্ট সঙ্গে বিপর্যয় উপস্থিত রয়েছে. The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. সাম্প্রতিকতম প্রাকৃতিক বিপর্যয়ের তালিকার শীর্ষে রয়েছে. If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. টপিকটি লিখেছেন: ভূমিকম্প, বন্যা, অগ্ন্যুত্পাত, টর্নেডো, সুনামি, আলেয়া, খরা, শিলাবৃষ্টি, তাপপ্রবাহ, হারিকেন, মহামারী, দুর্ভিক্ষের  অগ্ন্যুত্পাত, সৌর ছড়াইয়া পড়া এবং অন্যান্য বিপর্যয়. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in this blog. নোট: এখানে দুর্যোগ, শুধুমাত্র রয়েছে যা এই ব্লগে প্

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report.                                                        Want To Share!! Let Others Know                                           Report through contact form or write in comment section below        Follow Disaster Report @ facebook ( Disaster Report ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report )                                               Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report   Check out worldwide natural disasters list Recent World Disasters Dust storm in Kuwait renders low visibility; source kuwaittimes Sandstorm in Failaka Island, Kuwait -About 277 people evacuated from Failaka Island following the sandstorm and bad weather condition -Horizontal visibility is drop below 300 meters in most of the areas of Kuwait -Medical and emergency teams on the Island to treat those suffering from asthma and blood pressure.

Disaster Report: Today November 21, At 09:45 AM Strong Earthquake Stuck Myanmar. Felt As Far As India And Bangladesh.                                 Did You Feel It !! Let Us Know                                          Fill this form or write in comment section below                              Keep This Page Open Or Visit Later To Get Update Report       Please start reading from lower part of the page to get detail report   Recent Natural Disasters List satellite map showing epicenter area, Myanma UPDATE   Minor cracks in building are reported from Indo- Myanmar border area.  After collecting all disaster updates, we are happy to announce that NO REPORT OF ANY SEVERE DAMAGE TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. UPDATE 06:11 UTC   No any report from the epicenter area. NO FURTHER REPORT FLASHED UPDATE 04:37 UTC   It is felt in Bhutan Also. UPDATE 04:33 UTC We don't expect severe damage as the populated are is far and depth is also high BUT will be felt