Tropical cyclone in Bangladesh (2016-05-22)

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Activation time (UTC): 2016-05-22 20:47:00

Event time (UTC): 2016-05-21 00:00:00

Event type: Other



Activation reason:

On May 21st Tropical cyclone Roanu hit Bangladesh, crossing North of Chittagong coast. Torrential rains accompanied with strong winds have been lashing the coastal areas of South Bangladesh causing damages in several districts including Chittagong and Barishal.



Reference products: 6

Delineation products: 7

Grading products: 0



Copernicus Emergency Management Service - Mapping is a service funded by European Commission aimed at providing actors in the management of natural and man-made disasters, in particular Civil Protection Authorities and Humanitarian Aid actors, with mapping products based on satellite imagery.

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Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activation [EMSR164]: Tropical cyclone in Bangladesh (2016-05-22) ESRI Shape Open resource

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