Cyclone Remal Devastates Bengal and Bangladesh, Massive Evacuations Underway
With wind speeds up to 135 kmph, Cyclone Remal has caused widespread destruction, affecting transportation and displacing millions.
- Over 1 lakh people evacuated in West Bengal and nearly 800,000 in Bangladesh.
- Severe flooding and damage reported in coastal areas, with homes and farmlands inundated.
- Air, rail, and road transportation disrupted; Kolkata airport suspended operations for 21 hours.
- Disaster management teams and volunteers mobilized for relief efforts in both countries.
- Authorities issued highest-level danger signals and urged residents to stay indoors.