Cyclone Remal is fast approaching with severe weather expected to hit Bengal and the Northeast. The IMD has issued red alerts, predicting several regions' heavy rains and strong winds. Schools in Tripura are closed, and the NDRF is on standby. Please tune in for the latest updates on Cyclone Remal, its impact, and safety measures. Stay informed and stay safe!
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00:00The Indian Meteorological Department, also called IMD, has issued rainfall alerts for
00:27the North-East region, West Bengal and Sikkim in anticipation of Cyclone Remel's landfall.
00:34Assam, Meghalaya and Gangetic West Bengal have been placed under red alert for heavy
00:40to very heavy rainfall, while orange alerts have been issued for Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura,
00:47Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal.
00:52Cyclone Remel, expected to make landfall between May 26-27, has prompted the Tripura
00:58government to take precautionary measures, including school closures and the deployment
01:04of emergency services.
01:06According to IMD Chief Mrityunjay Mahapatra, Cyclone Remel's Severe Storm Centre is approaching
01:12the North Bay of Bengal, with landfall expected between Sagar Island of West Bengal and Khaipupara
01:20of Bangladesh.
01:22The cyclone has already brought heavy rainfall with coastal districts anticipating further
01:27downpour.
01:28The Director of the Revenue Department, Brijesh Pandey, emphasised the need for preparedness,
01:34stating that heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to persist from May 26 to May
01:4129.
01:43The cyclone's impact has led to flight cancellations and transportation disruptions.
01:48The Airport Authority of India had suspended flights arriving from Kolkata to Agartala
01:55until May 27.
01:57The Southeastern and Eastern Railways have also cancelled several train services anticipating
02:03adverse weather conditions.
02:05In West Bengal, the severe cyclonic storm is projected to cause heavy rainfall with
02:10gusty winds reaching up to 135 km per hour in coastal areas.
02:16The Indian Coast Guard ICG has activated disaster relief teams and remote operating
02:22stations to ensure maritime safety.
02:26Fishing vessels and merchant ships have been warned to avoid venturing into the sea until
02:31May 27.
02:33Additionally, Kolkata police have deployed teams across the city to assist with emergency
02:39response efforts.
02:41As cyclone Dremel intensifies, authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and adhere
02:47to safety guidelines.
02:49The cyclone's trajectory and intensity remain closely monitored as communities brace for
02:54its impact.