- Cyclonic storm ‘Remal’, originating in the central Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.
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According to the latest input of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is likely to cross the coast between Sagar Island of West Bengal and Khepupara of Bangladesh with a wind speed of 110-120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph.
- According to the IMD, the well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal concentrated into a depression.
- It continued to move north-eastwards and intensified further into a cyclonic storm.
- Subsequently, it would move nearly northwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.
- To ensure the safety of maritime traffic, the Coast Guard’s remote operating stations are broadcasting VHF (very high frequency) alerts.
Dig Deeper: Read about preconditions for the initiation of cyclones and various names of Tropical cyclones in different parts of the world.
