The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' over coastal Bangladesh and adjoining coastal West Bengal has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The cyclone moved northwards at a speed of 15 kmph over the past six hours. As of 5:30 am on Monday, it was centered over the same region, approximately 150 kilometers northeast of West Bengal's Sagar Islands, 110 kilometers northwest of Khepupara in Bangladesh, 70 kilometers northeast of Canning near West Bengal, and 30 kilometers west-southwest of Mongla in Bangladesh.

"The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Remal” (pronounced as “Re-Mal”) over Coastal Bangladesh and adjoining Coastal West Bengal moved nearly northwards, with a speed of 15 kmph during past 06 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 27th May, 2024 over the same region, near latitude 22.5°N and longitude 89.3°E about 150 km northeast of Sagar Islands (West Bengal), 110 km northwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 70 km northeast of Canning (West Bengal) and 30km west-southwest of Mongla (Bangladesh)." informed IMD through its bulletin.

"The system is initially likely to move north-northeastwards, subsequently northeastwards and gradually weaken further," added the IMD.

In response to the storm, Kolkata Municipality and Kolkata Police Disaster Management teams are actively engaged in clearing uprooted trees across the city. Morning visuals show heavy rains and gusty winds lashing the South 24 Parganas district and Kolkata.