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Cyclone Remal: The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is continuously increasing due to moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted today (May 25) that a deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal may turn into a cyclonic storm by evening. Its effect can be felt from West Bengal to Bihar. This is the first pre-monsoon cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this season. Oman has named this cyclone 'Ramal'.
weather department warning
According to the Meteorological Department, Cyclone Ramal is likely to pass between the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts around midnight on Sunday (May 26) and may become a severe cyclonic storm (SCS). Posting on 'X', the IMD wrote, 'The depression over the east central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression 380 km southeast of Sagar Island (WB) and 490 km south of Khepupara (Bangladesh) in the same area. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by the evening of the 25th and will pass between the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts around midnight of the 26th.
There may be rain in northeastern states
Light to moderate rain will start from 25 to 27 May. Heavy to very heavy rains are also expected in West Bengal along with very heavy rains. Coastal areas of North Odisha may receive heavy rains with wind speed of 40-50 kmph. All the states of the Northeast will receive rain and more rain has been warned in some areas.
NDRF team deployed for relief and rescue
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has taken proactive steps to prepare for Cyclone Ramal. Relief and rescue teams have been deployed to minimise the potential loss of life and property at sea. According to the Ministry of Defence, 'Nine teams of the NDRF have been deployed at locations including Haldia, Paradip, Gopalpur and Fraserganj, ready to provide immediate assistance in case of emergency.'
Heavy rain warning in this state
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the coastal districts of West Bengal and North Odisha on 26 and 27 May. Heavy rains may occur in parts of Northeast India on 27 and 28 May. When the cyclone hits the coast, waves up to 1.5 meters high may rise in the coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Also, fishermen present in the sea have been advised to return to the coast till 27 May and not to go into the Bay of Bengal. A red alert has been issued for the coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal on 26 and 27 May.
The wind will blow at a speed of 110 kilometers
On 26 and 27 May, winds will blow at a speed of 100 to 110 kmph in South 24 Parganas and 90 to 100 kmph to 110 kmph in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal, along with heavy rains are also expected.
Orange alert issued in this district of Bengal
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia and East Medinipur districts. Heavy rainfall has been warned in these districts with winds blowing at a speed of 80 to 90 kmph to 100 kmph at one or two places in the next two days.