More than 75 killed as Tropical Cyclone “Remal” strikes India and Bangladesh

More than 75 killed as Tropical Cyclone “Remal” strikes India and Bangladesh

Tropical Cyclone “Remal” — which made landfall over the southern port of Mongla in Bangladesh and the adjoining Sagar Islands in India’s West Bengal on May 26, 2024, has left more than 75 fatalities by May 29. At least 14 people are still missing. The cyclone brought heavy rain and gale-force winds, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life.

Tropical Cyclone “Remal” to strike India – Bangladesh border region

Tropical Cyclone “Remal” to strike India – Bangladesh border region

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Remal” on May 25, 2024, and is expected to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on May 26, bringing significant wind speeds and impacting coastal regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal.