Cyclone Remal Replace: The coastal area of West Bengal at this time began receiving rains induced by the Cyclonic storm Remal. As per the India Meteorological Division (IMD), there’s a chance of excessive waves of round 1.5 ft. 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 should transfer in direction of Bangladesh. A robust wind of as much as 135 kmph is probably going within the area. Fishermen have been warned to steer clear of the coastal areas.
“Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Extreme Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To maneuver northwards, intensify additional and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight at this time as Extreme Cyclonic Storm with max wind velocity of 110-120 kmph,” mentioned the IMD.
Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Extreme Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To maneuver northwards, intensify additional and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight at this time as Extreme Cyclonic Storm with max wind velocity of 110-120 kmph. pic.twitter.com/SpIFmOyUGy
— India Meteorological Division (@Indiametdept) Might 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.
In the meantime, Kolkata Airport Authority and Syama Prasad Mukherjee have introduced to droop operations until the cyclone’s influence subsides. “In view of Cyclone Remal’s influence on the coastal area of West Bengal, together with Kolkata, a gathering was held with the stakeholders and it has been determined to droop the flight operations from 1200 IST on Might 26 to 0900 IST on Might 27, as a result of predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” Kolkata Airport Authority mentioned in a press release.
The NDRF mentioned that its groups are absolutely geared as much as deal with the cyclone. “We’re absolutely ready for the cyclone. If the cyclone hits right here, our troopers are able to take care of each type of catastrophe…Our workforce is prepared for tree falling or flood rescue and many others…We’re able to take care of each state of affairs,” mentioned.
The first areas affected are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and another components of northeastern states. IMD continues to observe the cyclone’s development and can present updates as vital. The present warning is in impact till Might 28, however it might be prolonged if the state of affairs requires.
