Cyclone Remal Latest Alert: Storm Approaches West Bengal, Odisha IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning, Check Weather Forecast

Cyclone Remal Warning: In the latest development in the cyclone Remal movement, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy showers over West Bengal and Odisha as the depression, which lies over the Bay of Bengal, moving towards northeastwards is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 25 eve and reach the coasts of West Bengal a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening. On Wednesday, scientists tracking the cyclone stated that the low-pressure area was observed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal. It has since moved northeastwards. Notably, if the cyclone forms as expected, it will be named ‘Remal’ and will be the first natural phenomenon in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season.

The cyclone is likely to transformed into a depression over the central Bay of Bengal by May 24. After this, it is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by May 25th. It will then move northwards to Bangladesh and West Bengal by May 26 as severe a cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Remal: Heavy Rainfall Alert

The Indian Weather Forecast Department is sending out heads-up for a torrential downpour lined up for 26th and 27th of May. The prediction hints at mild to moderate rains in most areas while few isolated coastal regions of West Bengal and adjoining parts of North Odisha might bear the brunt of the heavy to immensely severe rainfall. Concurrently, Mizoram, Tripura, and Southern Manipur are also expected to see a pattern of light to moderate rains. However, severe rainfall isn’t entirely ruled out in a few isolated areas there as well.

Cyclone Remal: Wind Warning

On May 23rd, forecasters are predicting windy and stormy conditions over the central region and the nearby South Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds reaching between 40 to 50 kmph and gusts up to 60 kmph. Moving into May 24th, conditions are set to intensify with expected wind speeds of 50-60 kmph in the central Bay of Bengal, and gusts could reach as high as 70 kmph.

By the morning of May 25th, these powerful winds are predicted to sweep into the surround regions in the North Bay of Bengal. Winds could reach between 60 to 70 kmph, with gusts of up to 80 kmph. As we progress into May 26th, the wind speeds are likely to escalate to 100-110 kmph, with gusts potentially peaking at 120 kmph in the North Bay of Bengal. In the central Bay of Bengal, winds could hit 70-80 kmph, gusting up to 90 kmph. These conditions are expected to persist for at least the next 24 hours.

By May 25th evening, coastal areas of Bangladesh, West Bengal, and Northern Odisha may well experience strong and gusty winds at 40-50 kmph. Additional forecast for the Andaman Islands and the North Andaman Sea predicts gusty winds at 40-50 kmph on May 23rd and 24th.

Cyclone Remal: Sea Condition

Starting May 23rd, weather experts are predicting a stormy time ahead for the seas due to the arrival of cyclone Remal, especially over the central and neighboring southern parts of Bay of Bengal. The situation is expected to escalate and spread to the northern parts of the Bay by the evening of May 24th. The sea’s temperament will likely deteriorate and become excessively agitated in the central Bay of Bengal in the early hours of May 25th, further intensifying to dangerous levels in the North Bay from the evening of May 25th, lasting till May 27th’s dawn, as per the IMD’s forecast. Coastal regions of Bangladesh, West Bengal, along with the nearby area of northern Odisha, are bracing for an encounter with turbulent sea conditions beginning on the evening of May 25th. The situation is predicted to worsen, reaching peak intensity from the afternoon of May 26th and continuing till the morning of May 27th. The Andaman Islands and North Andaman Sea are also predicted to suffer from turbulent sea conditions on May 23rd and 24th.

Cyclone Remal: Fishermen Warning

Brief to fishing folks: Stay clear of the South Bay of Bengal till May 24th—it’s for your own good. Same goes for Central Bay till May 26th and North Bay from May 24th until the dawn of May 27th. The likely cyclone Remal’s doing the rounds. If you are already fishing in these turbulent waters, it’s high time you sailed back to safety along the shorelines.