Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:09pm on 26 May 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Remal made landfall on the coast of Bangladesh with winds reaching 90 km/h, forcing nearly a million people to evacuate to storm shelters. Authorities recorded wind speeds potentially increasing to 130 km/h, with predictions of a storm surge up to 12 feet. The cyclone is expected to continue battering the coast until Monday morning. Coastal areas face severe flooding and storm surges, with significant damage anticipated. A ferry sank near Mongla, injuring 13 passengers. Airports and seaports are closed, and the Indian navy is on standby. Improved forecasting and evacuation efforts aim to minimize casualties.
