Cyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal: Red alert issued; flights suspended | IN POINTS

Cyclone 'Remal' to hit Bengal: Bengal braces itself as Cyclone 'Remal' approaches, with authorities issuing a red alert in anticipation of severe weather conditions. The cyclone, expected to make landfall soon, poses a significant threat to the region, prompting precautionary measures and warnings.

A red alert has been declared across Bengal, signalling the highest level of alertness and urging residents to take necessary precautions. 

The state government has activated emergency response mechanisms, with authorities on high alert to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.

All about Cyclone 'Remal'  in Bengal 

• India Meteorological Department has announced that Cyclone Remal will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours and will cross between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday midnight.

  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. pic.twitter.com/SpIFmOyUGy — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2024

• Taking to X handle, IMD posted, “The CS "Remal" over North BoB about 290 km S SE of Sagar Islands(WB) 300 km S SW of Khepupara(Bangladesh) and 320 km S SE of Canning (WB). To intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in next 06 hours and cross between Bangladesh and adjoining WB coasts around 26 midnight as SCS.”
• The IMD forecasted that the cyclone will cause rainfall and strong winds in West Bengal, coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and some other parts of northeastern states.
• The primary regions affected are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura and some other parts of north-eastern states. Residents in these areas, as well as in the neighbouring state of Tripura, are urged to brace for adverse weather conditions starting from May 26.
• Kolkata Airport Authority on Saturday announced the suspension of flight operations for 21 hours due to Cyclone Remal's landfall.

• In an official statement, Kolkata Airport Authority said, “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.”
• Authorities in Tripura are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the IMD for further developments regarding the cyclonic storm. Given the current situation, all District Magistrates were advised to follow the India Meteorological Department's (IMD's) impact-based advisories and take appropriate measures.

As Cyclone 'Remal' approaches Bengal, the state remains on high alert, with preparations underway to mitigate its impact.  

- With inputs from agencies

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