Cyclone Remal Intensifies, Set to Hit West Bengal Coast
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as Cyclone Remal intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between West Bengal’s Sagar Island and Bangladesh’s Khepupara on Sunday night.
According to IMD forecasts, Cyclone Remal is likely to intensify further and cross the West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara with wind speeds ranging from 110 to 120 mph, gusting up to 135 mph around midnight.
Experts attribute the formation of the cyclone to the warm sea surface temperatures in the Bay of Bengal, which currently hover around 30 degrees Celsius.
To ensure the safety of residents during the cyclone, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued guidelines and precautions:
Before the Cyclone Hits:
After the Cyclone Passes:
Livemint, India’s leading news destination, will provide continuous updates on the progress of Cyclone Remal and its impact on the affected areas.
