Extensive preparations have been made in Khulna to deal with Cyclone 'Remal'.  604 shelters have been prepared.  Besides, 3 Mujib Killas and 5 thousand volunteers are ready.  3 lakh 15 thousand people can live in these shelters.

According to Khulna district administration sources, government officials and employees have been asked to stay at their respective workplaces.  Upazila Nirbahi officials have been instructed to be careful.  They will arrange miking in the area if the danger signal is issued.  Dry food, medicines, rations and cash are kept ready.  Health Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Fire Service, Police, Navy, Coast Guard, Water Development Board are ready.  There is no shortage of preparation.

Khulna Deputy Commissioner Khandkar Yasir Arefin said that 604 cyclone shelters have been prepared to deal with cyclones.  So that vulnerable people can take shelter there according to the situation.  A total of 3 lakh 15 thousand 180 people can take shelter in these cyclone shelters.  Besides, 430 people can be sheltered and 560 cattle can be kept in 3 Mujib Qillas.  5 thousand 280 volunteers have been instructed to be ready in Koira, Dakop and Paikgacha upazilas.

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