Remal Cyclone Weakens: Impact, Red Alerts, and Canceled Travel Plans in Northeastern India

According to recent reports, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Remal Cyclone (Remal is an Arabic term meaning sand), which had been a severe cyclonic storm, weakened into a regular cyclonic storm early Monday and is expected to keep weakening. 

As of May 27 at 5:30 a.m., Remal Cyclone was about 70 kilometres northeast of Canning and 30 kilometers west-southwest of Mongla. It is predicted to weaken further.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, had suspended flights on 26 May because of the Remal Cyclone. However, Flight operations were resumed around 9 a.m. on May 27. The Northeast Frontier Railway also announced that 42 trains would be cancelled for two days starting Monday.

Where Is Remal Cyclone Now

The IMD also mentioned that the Remal cyclone is expected to move north-northeast at first, then head northeast inland, and slowly weaken over time.

Authorities Efforts

Many volunteers helped in the relocation and served up to 9,000 cyclone shelters. Schools were also closed until further notice. From the Sundarbans mangrove forest area, about 150,000 people were moved.

The Indian Coast Guard posted on Twitter early Monday, saying it was closely watching the Remal cyclone landfall. They mentioned that ships and hovercraft were on standby.

How Remal Cyclone Affected Travel Plans

Kolkata

Sundarbans

Assam

Also, heavy rain is expected in Chirang, Goalpara, Baksa, Dima Hasao, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj. People in these areas should prepare for severe weather, including floods, landslides, and strong winds.

Meghalaya

Tripura

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