Cyclone Remal makes landfall, max wind speed 110-120 kmph

Mint May 26, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

The India Meteorological Department reported that cyclone Remal's landfall began over coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal. The cyclone is expected to cross the region with wind speeds of 110-120 kmph. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose chaired an emergency meeting, and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim discussed post-cyclone measures. The city is prepared with 480 pumps and dumpers. Livemint is the fastest-growing news website globally.


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