Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal coast, northeast braces for impact

A severe cyclone warning has been issues for the noreastern region of India and coastal areas of Bangladesh by IMD Agartala reported ANI Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall in Bengal on SundayAs per the ANI report the anticipated landfall of the cyclone is projected to occur in West Bengal and the coastal regions of Bangladesh around midnight on May 26 The cyclone will bring with it extremely heavy rainfall and strong windsA lowpressure area that was first observed on May 22 in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a more depressive system now located in the central Bay of Bengal As er the predictios of IMD the system is to further intensify into a cyclone and move towards northeastern India by the morning of May 25West Bengal Coastal Bangladesh Tripura and some other parts of northeastern states will observe the most impact Residents in these areas as well as in the neighbouring state of Tripura are urged to brace for adverse weather conditions starting from May 26The Tripura regions are expected to be lashed with severe rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lighting with speeds ranging from 4050 kmph and with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph at peak timesFor May 26 IMD has issued adverse weather conditions with severe rainfall predicted for Tripura with thunderstorms lightning and wind speeds between 4050 kmph The weather will remain severe with continued heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tripura for the next two days after May 26Speaking with ANI Partha Roy the Director of IMD Agartala said We have a cyclone prediction Its on the 26th 27th amp 28th May It has been given by IMD Agartala The lowpressure area that was observed on 22 May in the Bay of Bengal has now intensified and is more depressiveIt will further intensify which we have predicted and will turn into a cyclone and will move towards northeastern India on the 25th Morning The landfall area of the cyclone is the West Bengal and coastal region of Bangladesh and the landfall time is on 26th Midnight he addedThe adverse temperature will be seen from 26th May which will cause severe rainfall in the districts of Tripura Thunderstorms and lightning will be along with rainfall and wind speed may be between 4050 kmph On the 27th the weather will remain worse some places with heavy to severe rainfall in all parts of Tripura The main warning which has been given by IMD is of squally wind The expected gustiness wind is 6070 kmph and in peak it will reach 70 kmph On 28th May the worse conditions of weather will remain the same along with thunderstorms and lightning but wind speed will decreaseOn the observation of the cyclone Roy stated The movement of the cyclone is being observed by us The warning can be extended As of now the warning is till the 28th it may increase The impact of these worse conditions will severely impact the low land areas including the crops and people are advised to remain at home and avoid going outside during these warning hoursThe safety advisory issued by IMD has issued a stern warning to residents in the affected areas People are advised to stay indoors and remain inside their homes during the warning period refrain from going outside unless absolutely necessary and safeguard outdoor items and reinforce structures to withstand high windsThe severe weather is expected to have a significant impact on lowlying areas including potential damage to crops and infrastructure Flooding and disruptions to daily life are likely and residents are advised to prepare for prolonged periods of adverse weatherIMD continues to monitor the cyclones progression and will provide updates as necessary The current warning is in effect until May 28 but it may be extended if the situation requiresThe IMDs alert serves as a critical reminder of the power and unpredictability of natural weather events Preparedness and adherence to safety advisories are essential to minimize the impact of this impending cyclone on communities in northeastern India and coastal Bangladesh