Cyclonic storm 'Remal' will hit Bengal today, flights canceled for 21 hours

Cyclone Remal: The effect of Cyclone Remal is visible in the coastal areas of West Bengal. Keeping the cyclonic storm in mind, the state administration has intensified preparations and is also keeping an eye on the central government. There was a discussion in this regard among the chief officials of the state on Saturday. At the same time, the cyclonic storm has also been discussed by the Central Government. In view of the cyclonic storm, a control room has been prepared, where essential medicines and other things have been stored. Also, fishermen have been advised to return from Turand sea and not to go into the sea till May 27.

Alert issued at ports

Apart from the 12 teams of National Disaster Response Force i.e. NDRF, five additional teams have been asked to remain ready in view of the cyclonic storm. Besides, Army, Navy and Coast Guards have also been asked to be ready with rescue and relief teams. Meanwhile, advisories along with regular alerts have been issued at the ports of Kolkata and Paradip. Let us tell you that the Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of heavy rain in the coastal districts of Bengal and North Odisha on Sunday-Monday. The department has issued a red alert for the coastal districts of South and North 24 Parganas of Bengal on May 26-27. 

Flights were canceled for 21 hours

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the cyclonic storm Remal formed in the Bay of Bengal can make landfall between Sagardweep of Bengal and the coasts of Bangladesh late on Sunday night. According to the information, when the cyclonic storm hits the coast, the wind speed is expected to be 110 to 120 km per hour. In view of cyclonic storm Remal, flight operations from Kolkata airport have been completely suspended for 21 hours from Sunday afternoon. Officials said during this time that in view of the cyclonic storm, flights have been suspended from 12 noon on May 26 to 9 am on May 27.