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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for rainfall in West Bengal, forecasting that a cyclone will strike the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 26. The depression over the central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 25th and make landfall on May 26th, bringing wind speeds of 110-120 kmph. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in West Bengal, with extremely heavy rainfall in some areas. Light to moderate rainfall will start on May 26-27, and all northeastern states will experience rainfall with an extreme rainfall warning in some areas. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed disaster relief teams and is monitoring the situation. Authorities in four districts of Odisha have been directed to undertake preparatory measures.

Nearly half of China’s major cities are facing the risk of subsidence, which could lead to devastating flooding. The threat is compounded by climate change, which is accelerating sea level rise. Experts warn that if left unaddressed, subsidence could displace millions of people and destroy infrastructure. A map shows the fastest-sinking areas.