Extensive property damage and prolonged power outage due to Kalbaishakhi in Tazumuddin
A severe Kalbaishakhi storm struck Tazumuddin, Bhola, on May 26, 2026, causing widespread destruction to residential houses and poultry farms. The storm also caused significant damage to power infrastructure, leaving over 200 people from 20 families in Aralia village, Chandpur union, without electricity for over two months due to restoration obstructions. The Upazila administration has initiated limited relief distribution for the affected families.
Hazard specifics
System name
May 26 Cyclone
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · union | চাঁদপুর ইউনিয়ন |
1 · union
চাঁদপুর ইউনিয়নInvolved entities
3 RecordsPoultry farm
Residential houses
Polli Bidyut
Causative Person
1 Record| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joynal Abedin | — | Local Resident | Interfered with utility infrastructure |
Joynal Abedin
Local ResidentInterfered with utility infrastructureAgencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Upazila Executive Officer visited the scene and provided 30kg of rice and 5,000-6,000 BDT in financial assistance to affected families. Restoration of electricity is ongoing but blocked by local interference.
Relief amount (BDT): ৳6,000 BDT
Relief items: 30kg rice, 5,000-6,000 BDT