New Delhi: Cyclone ‘Remal’ made landfall in West Bengal round Sunday midnight with excessive rains lashing the state’s coastal areas. The state and central governments are all ready to sort out the state of affairs. The landfall of extreme cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ commenced on Sunday night between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with an depth of 110 to 120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to hefty rainfall are predicted over the coastal districts of West Bengal and jap districts of Gangetic West Bengal adjoining and the peak rainfall exercise is probably going until midday of May 27.
The met division has additionally predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at remoted locations over the Northeastern States of Mizoram, Tripura and South Manipur on May 26 and over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura on May 27 and 28.
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As per IMD, Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) “Remal” over the North Bay of Bengal about 110 km east of Sagar Islands (West Bengal),to maneuver practically northwards and cross Bangladesh and adjoining WB… pic.twitter.com/4PWmLVnOp0
— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2024
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As per IMD, cyclone ‘Remal’ is to make landfall as we speak, at midnight between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal… pic.twitter.com/I4c0v18AEk
— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2024
Reviewed the preparedness within the wake of Cyclone Remal. Took inventory of the catastrophe administration infrastructure and different associated features. I pray for everybody’s security and properly being. pic.twitter.com/JW4iybKS5g
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2024
SCS RemaL over North BoB is to maneuver northwards about 130 km E-SE of Sagar Islands (WB), 140 km SW of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 140 km S-SE of Canning (WB), 160 km S-SW of Mongla (B) and cross Bangladesh and adj WB coasts by midnight as we speak as SCS with max wind velocity of 110-120 kmph. pic.twitter.com/uXvgYiOaM7
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2024
Bengal Guv To Stay Awake Amid Cyclone Landfall
The West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose has introduced to remain awake all through the night time to observe the state of affairs from Raj Bhavan as cyclone ‘Remal’ is ready to make landfall in the state, the assertion stated.
The official assertion additionally added that the governor has determined to open the door of Raj Bhavan to the general public for the requirement of any protected lodging or every other type of help. The medical activity pressure can also be deployed for help to most of the people throughout this crucial interval.
Modi’s Government Measures For Coming Cyclone In Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a submit on his official microblogging website X and knowledgeable that the overview for Cyclone Remal has been performed as we speak and examined a catastrophe administration group and different associated features.
“Reviewed the preparedness in the wake of Cyclone Remal. Took stock of the disaster management infrastructure and other related aspects. I pray for everyone’s safety and well being,” the submit learn.
IMD Predictions For Cyclone ‘Remal’
IMD knowledgeable that from May 27-28, the climate will intensify, with extraordinarily heavy rainfall anticipated in Gomati and Sepahijala districts. Other areas like South, Dhalai, Khowai, North, Unakoti, and West districts, will see heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and squally winds, the IMD stated.
From May 28-29, mild to reasonable rains will persist, with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall predicted for the North, Unakoti, and Dhalai districts. IMD has suggested the residents to stay vigilant and heed the warnings and advisories issued by native authorities.
Measures Taken By Eastern Railway
Eastern Railway has opened helpline numbers at Howrah and Sealdah as Remal because of the intense cyclonic storm. Eastern Railway has already applied measures to make sure security and reduce the influence which embody the activation of a catastrophe administration group.
Helpline Numbers- Sealdah: 033-23508794 (DOT) and 033- 23833326 (Auto Phone).
