Cyclone Remal has made landfall, bringing severe weather to the coastlines of India and Bangladesh. Remal, the first major storm of the year, has caused the deaths of 16 people in both Bangladesh and India. The storm made landfall near the Bay of Bengal’s coast on Monday evening. Dozens of people were injured due to heavy rain in coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal, and there was significant damage to power lines.
Weather officials reported that the storm, with wind speeds of up to 135 kph, hit the area around Bangladesh’s southern port of Mongla and the nearby Sagar Islands in West Bengal. The storm made landfall around 9pm. Now talking about the death rate, At least 10 people were killed in Bangladesh, and the rest of the deaths happened in West Bengal. Authorities said some victims died while trying to reach relief shelters, while others drowned or were killed when their homes collapsed because of heavy flooding and strong winds.
In West Bengal, four people were electrocuted, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to six. The storms also damaged power lines, causing electricity outages in several coastal areas. Nearly three million people in Bangladesh and thousands in West Bengal lost electricity because of Cyclone Remal. Bengal authorities said at least 1,200 power poles were knocked down and 300 mud huts were destroyed.
Heavy rains on May 27 caused flooding in the streets of Kolkata. Multiple walls collapsed, and at least 52 trees fell. Flights in Kolkata resumed after more than 50 were cancelled on Sunday, and suburban train services also started again.
India and Bangladesh moved at least 10 lakh people to relief shelters because of heavy rains and rising water levels in coastal areas, disrupting daily life. Emergency services are on the ground, providing essential supplies, medical aid, and helping to restore power. Our thoughts are with those affected by Cyclone Remal. Stay safe and follow updates from local authorities for further information.
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