<p>Cyclone Remal, which made landfall in Bangladesh earlier this week, brought devastation to northeastern India, particularly Mizoram. Heavy rains and thunderstorms caused at least 37 deaths across the region, several people missing.</p>

<p>Many homes were destroyed, power lines knocked down, and hundreds forced to flee to relief camps.</p>

<h2><strong>Mizoram suffers the most damage</strong></h2>

<p>The deadly cyclone has claimed the lives of 27 people in the Melthum, Hlimen, Falkawn and Salem Veng areas of Mizoram's capital Aizwal, the state government said on Tuesday (May 28).</p>

<p>The bodies of 27 people have been recovered so far by the relief teams, with the death toll likely to rise as rescue operations continue in the city.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-brings-indias-northeastern-states-heavy-rainfall-havoc-726242" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-brings-indias-northeastern-states-heavy-rainfall-havoc-726242&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd0rfWgbKGAxWEs1YBHUZHBLgQFnoECAcQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SKcBz-I10IdDEgJAoJoD_&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-brings-indias-northeastern-states-heavy-rainfall-havoc-726242" target="_blank">Cyclone&nbsp;<b>Remal</b>&nbsp;to bring heavy rainfall to northeast India</a></p>

<p>A State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) of ₹15 crore and ₹4 lakh as ex gratia for the deceased was announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma.</p>

<p>Four people died and 18 others were injured in Assam due to heavy rainfall and strong winds in the state.</p>

<p>In Sonitpur district of Assam, a tree fell on a school bus, injuring 12 children. They were admitted to a local hospital, said authorities.</p>

<p>Four people died in Nagaland, damaging more than 40 houses, state authorities confirmed on Tuesday. In an effort to locate survivors, the NDRF brought in an underwater drone a day after the cyclone hit.</p>

<p>Two persons died and over 500 others were injured as heavy rain lashed Meghalaya in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cyclone Remal ravages Bangladesh</strong></h2>

<p>At least 10 people were killed and millions were left without power after cyclone Remal lashed the coasts of Bangladesh.</p>

<p>Remal weakened into a cyclonic storm on Monday, following landfall around midnight of Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-set-to-weaken-as-it-moves-northwards-batters-west-bengal-bangladesh-coasts-725717" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-set-to-weaken-as-it-moves-northwards-batters-west-bengal-bangladesh-coasts-725717&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd0rfWgbKGAxWEs1YBHUZHBLgQFnoECAMQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw223ugB__wRAwqjDJBwePs_&amp;arm=e&amp;fexp=72519171,72519168" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-set-to-weaken-as-it-moves-northwards-batters-west-bengal-bangladesh-coasts-725717" target="_blank">Cyclone&nbsp;<b>Remal</b>&nbsp;set to weaken as it moves northwards</a></p>

<p>According to a government official that nearly 30,000 houses were destroyed due to the cyclone. The administration had shifted 2,07,060 people to safe shelters, and there are 77,288 people presently in the shelters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Cyclone Remal, which made landfall in Bangladesh earlier this week, brought devastation to northeastern India, particularly Mizoram. Heavy rains and thunderstorms caused at least 37 deaths across the region, several people missing.

Cyclone Remal, which made landfall in Bangladesh earlier this week, brought devastation to northeastern India, particularly Mizoram. Heavy rains and thunderstorms caused at least 37 deaths across the region, several people missing. Many homes were destroyed, power lines knocked down, and hundreds forced to flee to relief camps. Mizoram suffers the most damage The deadly cyclone has claimed the lives of 27 people in the Melthum, Hlimen, Falkawn and Salem Veng areas of Mizoram's capital Aizwal, the state government said on Tuesday (May 28). The bodies of 27 people have been recovered so far by the relief teams, with the death toll likely to rise as rescue operations continue in the city. Also read: Cyclone Remal to bring heavy rainfall to northeast India A State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) of ₹15 crore and ₹4 lakh as ex gratia for the deceased was announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma. Four people died and 18 others were injured in Assam due to heavy rainfall and strong winds in the state. In Sonitpur district of Assam, a tree fell on a school bus, injuring 12 children. They were admitted to a local hospital, said authorities. Four people died in Nagaland, damaging more than 40 houses, state authorities confirmed on Tuesday. In an effort to locate survivors, the NDRF brought in an underwater drone a day after the cyclone hit. Two persons died and over 500 others were injured as heavy rain lashed Meghalaya in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said on Tuesday. Cyclone Remal ravages Bangladesh At least 10 people were killed and millions were left without power after cyclone Remal lashed the coasts of Bangladesh. Remal weakened into a cyclonic storm on Monday, following landfall around midnight of Sunday. Also read: Cyclone Remal set to weaken as it moves northwards According to a government official that nearly 30,000 houses were destroyed due to the cyclone. The administration had shifted 2,07,060 people to safe shelters, and there are 77,288 people presently in the shelters. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Remal wreaks havoc: Over 40 dead in India's northeast and Bangladesh

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidHlOxJ39nrhgP" />The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (May 26) that Cyclone Remal would intensify&nbsp;into a severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours and&nbsp;will&nbsp;cross between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday midnight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X, the IMD said, "The CS "Remal" over North BoB about 290 km S SE of Sagar Islands (WB)&nbsp;300&nbsp;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."</p>

<p>The cyclone would cause rainfall&nbsp;and strong winds in West Bengal,&nbsp;Tripura, and&nbsp;some other parts of&nbsp;northeastern&nbsp;states.</p>

<h2><strong>The affected regions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The regions affected due to Remal&nbsp;are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, Odisha, and&nbsp;some&nbsp;other parts of&nbsp;north-eastern&nbsp;states. A report by the news agency ANI said that people in these regions have&nbsp;been told&nbsp;to brace for adverse weather conditions starting from Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">SCS Remal over North BoB is about 260km SSW of Khepupara 240km SSE of Sagar Islands. Max wind speed of 90-100 kmph over cyclone centre. To move northwards, intensify further and cross Bangladesh and adj WB coasts by today midnight as SCS with max wind speed of 110-120 kmph . <a href="https://t.co/6rkit4cBGB">pic.twitter.com/6rkit4cBGB</a></p>
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<p>Fishermen have been advised by the Met&nbsp;not to venture into the sea in the north Bay of Bengal until Monday morning.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-remal-airlines-suspend-ops-in-kolkata-thousands-evacuated-6-indian-states-on-alert-725417">Cyclone Remal: Airlines suspend ops in Kolkata, thousands evacuated; 6 Indian states on alert</a></strong></p>

<p>A report by the news agency PTI said that a red alert&nbsp;was issued&nbsp;for the coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas in West Bengal till Monday as extremely heavy&nbsp;rain&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;in some areas. The IMD&nbsp;warned of localised flooding and significant damage to vulnerable structures, power and communication lines, kutcha roads, crops, and orchards in South and North 24 Parganas.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, an orange alert is in place for Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur districts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In north Odisha,&nbsp;the coastal districts of&nbsp;Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara&nbsp;will receive heavy rain till&nbsp;Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Fully prepared for cyclone: NDRF</strong></h2>

<p>An official of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) stationed in South 24&nbsp;Parganas,&nbsp;told ANI that&nbsp;the agency was&nbsp;fully prepared&nbsp;to handle any kind of&nbsp;disaster.</p>

<p>"We are fully prepared for the cyclone. If the cyclone hits here, our soldiers are ready to deal with every&nbsp;kind of&nbsp;disaster...&nbsp;Our team is well-equipped. Our team is ready for tree falling or flood rescue&nbsp;etc...&nbsp;We are ready to deal with every situation," the official said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Severe cyclone Remal heads for Bengal coast</strong></p>

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<p>Authorities in Tripura said&nbsp;that they&nbsp;are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the IMD for further developments regarding the cyclonic storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said on Saturday that&nbsp;&nbsp;NDRF and other teams were&nbsp;preparing to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safe shelters and start providing relief if needed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (May 26) that Cyclone Remal would intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours and will cross between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday midnight.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday (May 26) that Cyclone Remal would intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the next six hours and will cross between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday midnight. In a post on X, the IMD said, "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 cyclone would cause rainfall and strong winds in West Bengal, Tripura, and some other parts of northeastern states. The affected regions The regions affected due to Remal are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, Odisha, and some other parts of north-eastern states. A report by the news agency ANI said that people in these regions have been told to brace for adverse weather conditions starting from Sunday. SCS Remal over North BoB is about 260km SSW of Khepupara 240km SSE of Sagar Islands. Max wind speed of 90-100 kmph over cyclone centre. To move northwards, intensify further and cross Bangladesh and adj WB coasts by today midnight as SCS with max wind speed of 110-120 kmph . pic.twitter.com/6rkit4cBGB — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2024 × Fishermen have been advised by the Met not to venture into the sea in the north Bay of Bengal until Monday morning. Also read | Cyclone Remal: Airlines suspend ops in Kolkata, thousands evacuated; 6 Indian states on alert A report by the news agency PTI said that a red alert was issued for the coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas in West Bengal till Monday as extremely heavy rain is expected in some areas. The IMD warned of localised flooding and significant damage to vulnerable structures, power and communication lines, kutcha roads, crops, and orchards in South and North 24 Parganas. Meanwhile, an orange alert is in place for Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur districts. In north Odisha, the coastal districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara will receive heavy rain till Monday. Fully prepared for cyclone: NDRF An official of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) stationed in South 24 Parganas, told ANI that the agency was fully prepared to handle any kind of disaster. "We are fully prepared for the cyclone. If the cyclone hits here, our soldiers are ready to deal with every kind of disaster... Our team is well-equipped. Our team is ready for tree falling or flood rescue etc... We are ready to deal with every situation," the official said. Also watch | Severe cyclone Remal heads for Bengal coast × Authorities in Tripura said that they are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the IMD for further developments regarding the cyclonic storm. West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said on Saturday that NDRF and other teams were preparing to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safe shelters and start providing relief if needed. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal coast tonight, IMD issues warning

<p>India's&nbsp;eastern state of West Bengal is bracing for a severe cyclone on Sunday (May 26), ahead of which&nbsp;major&nbsp;airlines have already suspended operations&nbsp;in the state. Cyclone Remal&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to bring heavy rainfall and powerful winds to the coastal areas of West Bengal&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;neighbouring Bangladesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>

<h2><strong>Which states&nbsp;are expected&nbsp;to receive rainfall?</strong></h2>

<p>Six Indian states&nbsp;are expected&nbsp;to receive rainfall on Sunday. West Bengal will be the worst hit of all. Northeastern states like Tripura, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur will also receive rainfall and storms on May 26. North Coastal Odisha may also receive rainfall on May 25-26.</p>

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<p>In West Bengal, the IMD has issued an orange alert in places like Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur districts. The weather department has&nbsp;further&nbsp;issued warnings of wind speeds of 80 to 90 kmph, gusting to 100 kmph, and heavy to&nbsp;very heavy&nbsp;rainfall at some places on May 26-27.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a red alert has&nbsp;been issued&nbsp;for West&nbsp;Bengal's&nbsp;coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur.</p>

<p>In northeastern states, rains might continue till May 27-28.</p>

<h2><strong>Airlines suspend operations</strong></h2>

<p>Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet announced Saturday (May 25) that&nbsp;they are suspending operations at Kolkata airport because of the IMD alert. Kolkata airport also suspended operations for 9 hours starting Sunday midnight.</p>

<p>Kolkata port also suspended operations for 12 hours from Sunday evening. The operations will be suspended from 6 pm on Sunday till 6 am on Monday, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata declared.</p>

<h2><strong>Thousands evacuated</strong></h2>

<p>According to officials, thousands of people were evacuated and brought to shelters from the coastal regions of West Bengal on Saturday.</p>

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<p>“We have already identified the low lying and vulnerable areas. Initially we plan to evacuate around 8,000-10,000 villagers from low lying areas. While some may move to the cyclone shelters by Saturday night, the rest would be brought in on Sunday,"&nbsp;said Sumit Gupta, district magistrate of South 24 Parganas.</p>

<h2><strong>What intensified Cyclone Remal?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the IMD, a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Remal.</p>

<p>This&nbsp;is the first cyclone in the region before the 2024 monsoon season.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's eastern state of West Bengal is bracing for a severe cyclone on Sunday (May 26), ahead of which major airlines have already suspended operations in the state.

India's eastern state of West Bengal is bracing for a severe cyclone on Sunday (May 26), ahead of which major airlines have already suspended operations in the state. Cyclone Remal is expected to bring heavy rainfall and powerful winds to the coastal areas of West Bengal as well as neighbouring Bangladesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Which states are expected to receive rainfall? Six Indian states are expected to receive rainfall on Sunday. West Bengal will be the worst hit of all. Northeastern states like Tripura, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur will also receive rainfall and storms on May 26. North Coastal Odisha may also receive rainfall on May 25-26. The deep depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm "Remal" over the Northwest and adjoining Northeast & East-central Bay of Bengal at 5.30 pm on May 25. (Cyclone Warning for West Bengal Coast: Orange Message): IMD pic.twitter.com/jJJfxDMXpV — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024 × In West Bengal, the IMD has issued an orange alert in places like Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur districts. The weather department has further issued warnings of wind speeds of 80 to 90 kmph, gusting to 100 kmph, and heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places on May 26-27. Meanwhile, a red alert has been issued for West Bengal's coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur. In northeastern states, rains might continue till May 27-28. Airlines suspend operations Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet announced Saturday (May 25) that they are suspending operations at Kolkata airport because of the IMD alert. Kolkata airport also suspended operations for 9 hours starting Sunday midnight. Kolkata port also suspended operations for 12 hours from Sunday evening. The operations will be suspended from 6 pm on Sunday till 6 am on Monday, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata declared. Thousands evacuated According to officials, thousands of people were evacuated and brought to shelters from the coastal regions of West Bengal on Saturday. Also read: Cyclone Remal expected to make landfall in West Bengal, IMD issues orange alert “We have already identified the low lying and vulnerable areas. Initially we plan to evacuate around 8,000-10,000 villagers from low lying areas. While some may move to the cyclone shelters by Saturday night, the rest would be brought in on Sunday," said Sumit Gupta, district magistrate of South 24 Parganas. What intensified Cyclone Remal? According to the IMD, a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Remal. This is the first cyclone in the region before the 2024 monsoon season. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Remal: Airlines suspend ops in Kolkata, thousands evacuated; 6 Indian states on alert