Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 26 May 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Remal has started making landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, with the process expected to last four hours. Wind speeds are projected to reach up to 135 kmph. Both India and Bangladesh have undertaken large-scale evacuations, with over 1.10 lakh people moved to shelters in West Bengal and 800,000 in Bangladesh. Kolkata faces significant disruptions, including suspended flights and trains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured full support to the affected regions, while local authorities have mobilized extensive resources to manage the cyclone’s impact.
