Remal’ to reach Bangladesh, West Bengal coasts by May 26

A cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclone named ‘Remal’ and make landfall near the coasts of Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal by May 26. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned fishermen against venturing into the north Bay of Bengal till Sunday. While weather models differ on the exact landfall point, ranging from Bangladesh coast to West Bengal and Odisha coasts, the storm is likely to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region.