Cyclone 'Remal' Approaching At Great Speed

The upcoming Sunday (May 26), the cyclone 'Remal' might strike in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. The weather office has informed that Remal has transformed from a low-pressure system to a depression. It might further intensify into a deep depression later in the evening. Afterward, it could potentially hit Bangladesh's Sundarbans and the coastal areas of West Bengal, India, as a cyclone. Today (May 24), the weather office has conveyed this information.

The weather office has stated that if Remal transforms into a cyclone, it could cross Sundarbans, Khulna, West Bengal, and Kolkata. Currently, the cyclone is situated 870 kilometers away from Chittagong. If it strikes, heavy rainfall is expected across the country except for Sylhet and the northern regions.

Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman mentioned that regardless of whether it becomes a cyclone or not, it will still have an impact on Bangladesh. He stated that the cyclone is currently unstable. When it becomes stronger, its range will increase, and its center will be better defined. However, the possibility of its impact on Bangladesh is very high.

He further explained that before the onset of the monsoon, a low-pressure system forms in the Bay of Bengal, which sometimes turns into a cyclone. However, it will be understood from Saturday whether it will take the form of a cyclone or not and how powerful it will be.

He also warned that if the cyclone strikes during high tide, there might be inundation up to several feet.

Apart from this, warnings have been issued for the coastal districts, and fishermen have been advised to return safely from the sea. Besides the primary warning signal, they have also been urged to come back to the shore safely.

It's noteworthy that 'Remal' is an Arabic word meaning 'sand', which was given by Oman. The names of cyclones that will form in the Bay of Bengal are predetermined.