Cyclone Remal Update: The coastal area of West Bengal as we speak began receiving rains induced by the Cyclonic storm Remal. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there’s a chance of excessive waves of round 1.5 toes. The IMD issued a extreme warning for Bengal’s northeastern area and coastal Bangladesh. The cyclone is prone to make its landfall in Bengal this night after which it is going to transfer in direction of Bangladesh. A powerful wind of as much as 135 kmph is probably going within the area. Fishermen have been warned to avoid the coastal areas.
“Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Severe Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To move northwards, intensify further and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight today as Severe Cyclonic Storm with max wind speed of 110-120 kmph,” stated the IMD.
Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Severe Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To transfer northwards, intensify additional and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight as we speak as Severe Cyclonic Storm with max wind pace of 110-120 kmph. pic.twitter.com/SpIFmOyUGy
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2024
The Remal cyclone is prone to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by tonight. As per the IMD, the cyclone’s formation was initiated by a low-pressure system over the southwest and west-central Bay of Bengal, which has since intensified into Cyclone Remal.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Airport Authority and Syama Prasad Mukherjee have introduced to droop operations until the cyclone’s impression subsides. “In view of Cyclone Remal’s impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, a meeting was held with the stakeholders and it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 1200 IST on May 26 to 0900 IST on May 27, due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” Kolkata Airport Authority stated in an announcement.
The NDRF stated that its groups are totally geared as much as deal with the cyclone. “We are fully prepared for the cyclone. If the cyclone hits here, our soldiers are ready to deal with every kind of disaster…Our team is ready for tree falling or flood rescue etc…We are ready to deal with every situation,” stated.
The major areas affected are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and another elements of northeastern states. IMD continues to observe the cyclone’s development and can present updates as needed. The present warning is in impact till May 28, however it might be prolonged if the state of affairs requires.
