Cyclone 'Remal' Updates

Fatalities Reported in Kolkata as Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal Hits Coastal West Bengal

27 May 2024

The severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' hit the shores between Bangladesh and West Bengal, unleashing winds reaching up to 135 kmph and torrential rains that caused flooding in homes and agricultural lands, leaving behind a path of devastation. In Kolkata, a 51-year-old man lost his life amidst the inundated streets due...

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal’ Continues Northward, Expected to Weaken Today

27 May 2024

After making landfall over coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh, severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' is expected to continue moving northwards for a while before turning north-northeast and gradually weakening into a Cyclonic Storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. The cyclone moved northward and crossed the...

Cyclone ‘Remal’ Makes Landfall, West Bengal Braces for Impact

26 May 2024

The landfall process of Cyclone Remal, positioned around 30 km from the coastline at 8:30 pm, will persist for approximately four hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The Met department stated, "The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' commenced over the adjacent coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between...

Cyclone ‘Remal’: Landfall Process to Commence in Next Few Hours, Says IMD

26 May 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Sunday evening that the cyclonic storm "Remal" is presently positioned over the North Bay of Bengal, moving northward at a speed of 16 kmph. It is anticipated to reach land in the coming hours. IMD specified, "The Severe Cyclonic Storm "Remal" (pronounced as...

Cyclone Remal Updates: NDRF Deploys 14 Teams For Relief Operations

26 May 2024

At least 14 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been dispatched in West Bengal to aid in rescue and relief operations considering the landfall of cyclonic storm Remal, NDRF said. According to the IMD, Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall at midnight between the coasts of...

Cyclone Remal Updates: PM Modi Chairs Meeting To Review Preparations

26 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to assess the response and preparedness for Cyclone Remal, which is set to make landfall tonight. The cyclone is expected to hit the region between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coasts around midnight, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). #WATCH...

Cyclone Remal Updates: Poses Severe Threat, Tripura Prepares For Emergency Response

26 May 2024

As Cyclone "Remal" intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, posing a severe threat, Tripura is swiftly implementing preparatory measures to mitigate potential damages. The cyclone, expected to bring sustained winds of 110-120 kmph with gusts reaching 135 kmph, is projected to make landfall near Khepupara and Sagar Island around 11...

Cyclone ‘Remal’ Updates: Approaches North Bay In The Next 6 Hours, IMD Issues Alert

26 May 2024

In Kolkata, West Bengal, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Somenath Dutta has provided an update on cyclone 'Remal', indicating its trajectory and potential impact on the region. According to Dutta, over the past six hours, cyclone 'Remal' has been moving northward in the North Bay at a speed of...