Tag: Cyclone

Cyclone Remal triggered devastating landslides and heavy rains across four northeastern Indian states, resulting in at least 36 deaths. Mizoram was hardest hit with 27 fatalities, including a significant quarry collapse. Infrastructure disruptions included cancelled trains and damaged roads.

Cyclone Remal, with speeds of 110-135 kmph, made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, causing significant destruction. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in West Bengal. The cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves northeast.

Despite no direct impact from Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' on Odisha, the IMD forecasts heavy rains for the area. Emergency protocols are in place with ODRAF and Fire Services on standby. The storm is expected to intensify and make landfall in Bangladesh and West Bengal soon.

Cyclone Remal, currently over the North Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It is positioned approximately 270 km from Sagar Islands and is projected to hit the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts around midnight on May 26 with winds reaching 110-120 kmph.

As per the latest IMD’s forecast, the deep depression will intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours. Subsequently, it would move nearly northwards, intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by May 26 morning.

Odisha is set to experience heavy rains and gusty winds up to 80 kmph due to a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal on May 26, despite not being directly hit.

A developing cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal is forecasted to intensify into a severe cyclone by tomorrow evening, targeting the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Named Cyclone Remal, it will not significantly affect Odisha but will bring heavy rainfall to its northern districts.

A severe cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to impact Bangladesh and West Bengal by May 26 but will not have a direct effect on Odisha, as per IMD Bhubaneswar.

The system is very likely to continue to move northeastwards, intensify further into a cyclonic storm over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by May 25 (morning).

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for West Bengal as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by May 26. IMD scientist Umashankar Dash noted the system will move northeastwards, intensifying over time.

A low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal is set to become a depression by May 24, potentially intensifying into a cyclone. This marks the first cyclone in this pre-monsoon season, which could influence the Indian monsoon's onset positively or negatively based on its path.

Bhubaneswar IMD Director Manorama Mohanty assured that there's no need for panic as no cyclone is predicted currently, though a low pressure may form by May 22 in the Bay of Bengal. She emphasized ongoing monitoring and future updates.

The unseasonal rain under the influence of cyclone Michaung has put paid to the paddy farmers’ hope of a good harvest in Bhadrak district. 

South star Vijay Thalapathy, came out with an appeal to speed up the rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

In its letter to district Collectors, SRC Satyabrata Sahu said that an Agricultural Input Subsidy (AIS) will be provided to farmers sustaining crop loss of 33 percent and above as per norms of the State Disaster Response Fund.