Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Population Movement Operation Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ Situation Report no.1 Date: 08 November 2019 Situation Overview According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s (BMD) special weather bulletin 16, issued on 8 November 2019, a cyclonic Storm, called 'BulBul' lies over west central bay and nearby East-central bay that moved from north to north-west (Latitude 16.8°N, longitude. 87.6°E) in the morning (8 November 2019). The storm is located about 760 km south-west to Chattogram Port and 710 km south-west of Cox’s Bazar Port. The BMD forecasts that the storm is likely to intensify further and move in a north-westerly direction. Under the peripheral influence of the severe cyclonic storm “Bulbul” gusty/squally wind may affect the maritime ports, north bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh. The maximum sustained wind speed within 64 kms of the severe cyclone centre is about 90 kph rising to 110 kph in gusts/squalls. The sea will remain very high near the severe cyclone centre. maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Mongla have been advised to lower local cautionary signal no three but instead hoist local warning signal no. 4 (four). Metrological Department of India forecasts that Cyclone Bulbul is likely to recurve and hit the Sunderbans between Sagar Island in India and Khepupara in Banglandesh on Sunday morning according to the Met department in India. At present, Cox’s Bazar has a lower signal than other areas and no major challenges compared to South West Bangladesh. BDRCS/IFRC Emergency Response Center is in operation and we are working in close coordination with ISCG EPWG to prepare for any possible changes in cyclone track which could have impacts for us. Photo: CPP volunteers hoisted flag no. 1 (C-27, 23 – 1st and 3rd photo) and brief the camp volunteers (2nd photo) /Photo: BDRC Red Cross Red Crescent Actions: • The BDRCS with support of American Red Cross (Cyclone Preparedness Programme) and IFRC, raised signal no. 4 which means that flag no. 1 will be hoisted in the Camps by the CPP volunteers in close coordination with CiC (Camp-in-Charge) and Site Management. • All camps have raised flag no. 1. Team is doing physical verification. • Along with flag hoisting CPP volunteers have been mobilized and will do block wise dissemination and awareness using megaphones. • EOC (Emergency Operation Cell) with updated contingency is functional and activates with NDRT, on board. • Contingency stock is updated. • Communication with camp focals and CPP supervisor is done. • Car requisition for next 3 days is done. • Communication with CwC, ISCG, and UN Agencies continues. The EOC of BDRCS and other RCRC partners are closely monitoring the development of Cyclone Bulbul and its consequence in the camp settlements of Cox’s Bazar to determine necessary response. For more information: Sanjeev Kafley IFRC Head of Sub Office Syed Ali Nasim Khaliluzzaman BDRCS Head of Operation Population Movement Operation (PMO), Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office, IFRC Population Movement Operation (PMO), Cox’s Bazar. [email protected] Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) [email protected] 2 | P a g e .