Cyclone Remal unleashed its fury on Sunday night, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to Kolkata. The storm uprooted numerous trees, damaged electricity poles, and caused significant property damage and road blockages. Kolkata saw 144 mm of rainfall overnight, leading to severe waterlogging in many low-lying areas and further disrupting movement within the city.
The heavy rains from the storm flooded several areas, compounding the difficulties for residents. Farmlands were submerged, and power was cut in many regions as a safety measure. Homes with thatched roofs were particularly hard-hit by the strong winds. Uprooted trees and downed power lines caused major disruptions, and tragically, two people lost their lives in Kolkata.
Dramatic scenes of the destruction circulated on social media, showcasing the cyclone’s severe impact on Bengal.
Update #CycloneRemalNDRF is closely monitoring the post landfall situation in West Bengal. 14 Rescue Teams deployed across the State now actively engaged in restoration work with local agencies. @PMOIndia@HMOIndia @BhallaAjay26 @PIBKolkata@PIBHomeAffairs @PIB_India @ANI pic.twitter.com/ZiPF66H2jr— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) May 27, 2024
#WATCH | Sundarbans, West Bengal: Roads being cleared after trees uprooted amid the heavy downpour and strong winds, in South 24-Parganas#CycloneRemal pic.twitter.com/PETnlp51Fr— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2024
#CycloneRemal का प्रभाव। पश्चिम बंगाल के सुदूर जंगल इलाक़े से हमारे एक #Beekeeper साथी ने भेजा है। मधुमक्खियों के लिए इस तरह का मौसम बहुत ही कष्टदाई होता है। pic.twitter.com/uKMlFF550G— Mukesh PathakFaBA (@MukeshPathakji) May 27, 2024
The last flight too has landed safely. Flight operations are now suspended at #Kolkata airport till 9am tomorrow or till any further notification. #CycloneRemal is on its way. pic.twitter.com/SgLYbVw7ws— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) May 26, 2024
After making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh, Cyclone Remal left a trail of widespread devastation across the region. Flight operations at Kolkata airport, which were suspended on Sunday noon, have now resumed.
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As of Monday, May 27, the IMD confirmed that the severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ is moving northwards and continues to weaken after making landfall.
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