Today is November 15, a day of deep grief and sorrow for the people of Barguna and coastal areas of the country. On this day in 2007, the devastating cyclone Sidr battered the coastal region, claiming thousands of lives. The grief of losing loved ones, memories of devastation, and the tears of helpless people remain raw wounds in the hearts of coastal residents even after 19 years.
On November 15, 2007, at around 7:40 PM, coastal residents panicked upon hearing the great danger signal. Around 10:30 PM, turbulent waters from the Bay of Bengal surged into the coast, and within just 10 minutes of tidal surge, thousands lost their lives. According to government data, 1,345 people died and 156 went missing in Barguna district alone, with 213,461 families affected.
At that time, meteorological warnings did not properly reach the people, and there was a shortage of cyclone shelters. Concerned citizens and officials in Barguna have demanded broadcasting signals in local dialects, training volunteers, establishing a weather office, and sending warning messages via mobile phones.
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