May 27th 2024.
The state government of West Bengal reported that Cyclone Remal caused significant damage to nearly 15,000 homes, mostly in the southern coastal areas. According to a senior official, 24 blocks and 79 municipal wards were affected by the powerful storm, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
In addition to the homes, the cyclone also uprooted around 2,140 trees and caused 337 electric poles to fall in various parts of the state. The initial evaluation suggests that out of the 14,941 damaged houses, 13,938 were partially affected while 1,003 were completely destroyed. However, the official mentioned that these numbers may increase as the damage assessment is still ongoing.
The official also informed that the administration had managed to evacuate 2,07,060 people to 1,438 safe shelters before the cyclone hit. Currently, there are 77,288 people in these shelters, and 341 gruel kitchens are being operated to provide food to those affected. The government has also distributed 17,738 tarpaulin sheets to the people living in the coastal and low-lying areas.
The areas worst affected by the cyclone include Kakdwip, Namkhana, Sagard Island, Diamond Harbour, Fraserganj, Bakkhali, and Mandarmani. Sadly, the storm claimed two lives in West Bengal, and the coastal regions suffered extensive damage to infrastructure and property. The wind speeds reached up to 135 km per hour as Cyclone Remal made its way through the state and neighbouring Bangladesh.
The state officials are working tirelessly to assess the damage caused by the cyclone and provide necessary aid to the affected areas. We hope to get a clearer picture of the extent of the damage soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this natural disaster.
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