Cyclone Remal is set to strike the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh by the evening of May 26, 2024.

Originating in the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Remal strengthens swiftly. Landfall near the Sundarbans expected. Winds: 110-120 km/h, gusts: up to 135 km/h.

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Authorities in West Bengal and Bangladesh are evacuating vulnerable areas, setting up shelters, and deploying disaster response teams.

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Severe flooding, storm surges, and wind damage are expected.

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