Cyclone Remal, also known as Depression Remal, is currently active in the Bay of Bengal. Here are the key details:
Current Location: Remal is located approximately 435 kilometers south-southeast of Kolkata, India.
Movement: It has been tracking northward at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour (6 knots) over the past 6 hours.
Wind Speed: The current wind speed is 65 kilometers per hour, with a maximum expected wind speed of 95 kilometers per hour.
Wave Height: The maximum significant wave height associated with Remal is 6.1 meters (20 feet).
Forecasted Landfall: Cyclone Remal is projected to make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Bangladesh’s Khepupara on Sunday midnight, May 26.
As Remal approaches the coast, it is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, including South and North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly. Additionally, north Odisha will also experience its impact on May 26 and 272.
The cyclone may form over the east-central Bay of Bengal in the early morning hours of May 25 and intensify into a severe cyclone by the morning of May 26. Authorities are closely monitoring its path and potential impact, and residents in the affected areas should stay informed about official advisories and take necessary precautions.