When will Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' hit the coast of Bengal, know how dangerous it is

Cyclone Remal: Cyclone Remal will hit the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday. The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning in this regard. Let us tell you that this is the first cyclonic storm of the monsoon season in the Bay of Bengal, which has been named Remal. The wind speed can reach 102 km per hour when it hits the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Let us tell you that on May 6 and 27, there is a possibility of heavy rain in the districts of North Odisha, Mizoram, Tripura and Southern Manipur including West Bengal. According to meteorologists, due to the hot temperature of the sea surface, the cyclonic storm is moving forward rapidly. 

What is the meaning of the word "Remal"?

The word Ramal, taken from the Arabic language, means sand. According to the Bureau of Metrology, a special type of situation is responsible for this type of cyclone. This cyclone forms only when the sea surface temperature exceeds 26.5 degrees Celsius. During this period, warm and moist winds start rising. As the winds rise upwards. Anyway, a low pressure zone starts forming at the bottom. During this, the pressure on the low pressure area starts increasing due to the surrounding winds and a cyclone is formed. The heat of the sea surface plays an important role in the formation of this cyclone. In simple words, the increase in sea surface temperature gives more energy to this cyclone. 

How much danger is there from Cyclone Remal?

A specialty of this cyclonic storm is that wherever it passes, there is heavy rain and winds. The effect of this cyclone may last for a week. The strength of this cyclonic storm can be gauged from the fact that it has the capability to topple strong poles and even big electric poles. Can even uproot trees. Due to this, traffic gets affected and there may be loss of life and property. Let us tell you that due to heavy rains during this period, a situation like waterlogging arises.