Cyclone Remal is weakening into a ‘cyclonic storm,’ as per reports. It is said that the storm will weaken further during the day. However, it has managed to cause destruction on quite a wide scale in the coastal areas of West Bengal. The situation is still being monitored pretty closely by the authorities who have deployed quite a few rescue operations. The cyclone has managed to cause a lot of inconvenience for many. Here are all of the latest updates about the storm.
Here Are Latest Updates Of Cyclone Remal As It Weakens
Update cyclone #Remal@IndiaCoastGuard is closely monitoring the landfall of cyclone #Remal with disaster response team, Ships, Hovercraft standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. Follow official advisories, Stay informed and stay safe.#CycloneRemal… pic.twitter.com/WZlGMBgYtw
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 26, 2024
1. PM Modi Chairs A Meeting To Review Measures Taken Amid Storm
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. pic.twitter.com/JW4iybKS5g
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2024
In a post made on X (formerly known as Twitter) PM Modi shared that he recently chaired a meeting reviewing the disaster management measures taken by the authorities amid the cyclone. He also stated that he prays for the safety of all.
#CycloneRemal का प्रभाव। पश्चिम बंगाल के सुदूर जंगल इलाक़े से हमारे एक #Beekeeper साथी ने भेजा है। मधुमक्खियों के लिए इस तरह का मौसम बहुत ही कष्टदाई होता है। pic.twitter.com/uKMlFF550G
— Mukesh Pathak🍯FaBA🐝 (@MukeshPathakji) May 27, 2024
2. Cyclone Wreaks Havoc On Coastal West Bengal
#CycloneRemal pic.twitter.com/xon4GCb7BV
— Rabindra Goenka (@RaviGoenkaWUI) May 25, 2024
The cyclone, although weakened now, has wreaked havoc on coastal West Bengal. It claimed the life of one person in Bibir Bagan and ended up injuring another in the Gosaba region of the Sundarbans. Many have shared visuals of the destruction caused by the storm.
CycloneRemal’ made landfall last night on coastal areas of West Bengal, visuals after landfall from Mandarmani Beach🏖🌊⛱️#CycloneRemal #CycloneRemal pic.twitter.com/hsvx2sOU2R
— rebanta pandey (@Jitu172) May 27, 2024
3. Kolkata Airport Resumes Operations After Being Shut For 21 Hours
Flight operations resumed at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata at 0859 hrs, after it was closed for flight operation yesterday in view of the #CycloneRemal. pic.twitter.com/crpOWTLO09
— Kolkata Airport (@aaikolairport) May 27, 2024
#CycloneRemal Right now at 12 pm windy gusts 40kmph at Kolkata right now #Kolkata @indiametsky @WeatherRadar_IN @Indiametdept @ImdKolkata pic.twitter.com/MdzuZwA31C
— ER. Tanuj Majumdar (@tanuj_er) May 26, 2024
The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has finally resumed flight operations. Yesterday, it temporarily shut down operations owing to the inclement weather caused by the storm. Now, after 21 hours, it has resumed operations.
#WestBengal @aaikolairport suspends flights amid severe cyclone ‘Remal’ alert@Indiametdept#CycloneRemal #westbengal #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/49p01fuNZC
— Ravi Pandey🇮🇳 (@ravipandey2643) May 26, 2024
#Watch | #CycloneRemal is likely to cross the #Bangladesh & #WestBengal coasts b/w #SagarIsland & #Khepupara, near Mongla, by midnight of today,26th May. Max Wind speeds upto 110-120 km/h, gusting to 135 km/h as a #SevereCyclonicStorm.
(Visuals from South 24 Parganas) pic.twitter.com/vQkpOSWpzy— Sitam Moharana 🇮🇳 ANI (@SitamMoharana) May 26, 2024
4. More Than One Lakh People Evacuated From Vulnerable Areas
Cloudy weather & Strong winds statrted over Bakkahali, South 24 Parganas , West Bengal.
As per the forecast South 24 Parganas district likely to experience wind speed of 100 to 110kmph gusting upto 120kmph#Cyclone #Remal #WestBengal
Source: @Plchakraborty pic.twitter.com/UDZW2bE1Sa— usd (@usd0705) May 26, 2024
According to an article which was recently published by India Today, authorities have managed to evacuate as many as one lakh people from the areas that were deemed to be vulnerable to the storm. As per weather officials, it is likely that the storm will now move further north northeastwards and will continue to weaken.
A railway worker ties a train to the track with chains as a precautionary measure ahead of the arrival of cyclone ‘Remal’ pic.twitter.com/1WZ8wv458S
— Sanjay Kishore (@saintkishore) May 27, 2024
Cyclone Remal is just 160 kms away from the coastal area of West Bengal. Its expected to make it’s landfall at midnight. Stay indoors and stay safe. Do not panic. #CycloneRemal pic.twitter.com/7L25oCG8KH
— Saradsree Ghosh (@TheSavvySapien) May 26, 2024
Do you know anyone who has been impacted by the storm? How did they manage to get by during such inclement weather? Let us know in the comments section below!
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