Cyclone Remal, a tropical cyclone characterized by an intense circular storm originating in the warm tropical ocean, has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is storming! With gusty winds ranging between 92-117 km/h (kilometres per hour). It has reached the Coastal districts of West Bengal, and it is creating havoc with widespread rains and waterlogging. Learn about Cyclone Remal, the precautions to be taken, and much more in this article.

 

How Cyclones are Named and What Remal Signifies?

Cyclones, which are named using feminine names in alphabetical order, are identified and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. To adhere to these rules, five tropical cyclone bodies – the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones, the RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee, the RA IV Hurricane Committee, and the RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee – work across the world.

Remal, which means Sand in the Arabic language is named by Oman. 13 countries- Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen led the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones and decided on naming tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

Where Is Cyclone Remal Expected to Land?

Indian Meteorological Department has been tracking Cyclonic Storm Remal, and alerting citizens of both India and Bangladesh. As per its reports- Cyclone "Remal" is currently located over the northern Bay of Bengal, approximately 290 km south-southeast of Sagar Islands (West Bengal), 300 km south-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), and 320 km south-southeast of Canning (West Bengal).

 It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next six hours and is forecasted to cross between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal, India coasts around midnight on the 26th as a severe cyclonic storm.

Cylcone Remal Path Prediction by IMD

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Cylcone Remal Path Prediction by IMD

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Advisory to People

  1. People residing near the ocean, especially, should move to safer areas, such as higher altitude zones.
  2. Fishermen should avoid entering the South Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea until May 27th.
  3. Avoid staying in vulnerable structures like old homes and huts.
  4. Stay away from places prone to waterlogging.
  5. Buy essential supplies beforehand and stay indoors.