Under the influence of cyclone 'Sitrang', Khulna and its adjoining districts have been experiencing heavy rainfall. 

Cyclone Sitrang, currently located around 495 kilometre South-Southwest of Payra port and advancing towards the coast at a speed of 15 km, will cross between Barishal and Chattogram near Khepupara by tomorrow (October 25, 2022) morning, the met office said.

The cyclone will hit 730 kilometre-long coastal areas in 19 districts of the country with three to five feet high tidal surges, State Minister for Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman has said.