Cyclone Remal: Potential Threat to West Bengal and Neighboring States
The deep depression brewing in the Bay of Bengal has escalated into Cyclone “Remal,” posing a potential threat to West Bengal and neighboring states, including Jharkhand. Meteorologists from the Ranchi-based India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipate significant effects in the affected regions. The IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across several parts of the state from 26th May to 31st May 2024. These weather conditions are expected to affect various districts, including Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Simdega, and more. The name ‘Remal’ in the list of tropical cyclones is given by Oman. It will be the first cyclone to hit the region this 2024 pre-monsoon season. ‘Remal,’ meaning ‘sand’ in Arabic.