May 24th 2024.
According to officials, the Odisha government has issued a warning to authorities in four districts to be ready for a potential severe cyclonic storm. This comes as a depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify in the next few days. The cyclone is projected to make landfall around midnight on May 26 along the borders of West Bengal and Bangladesh, affecting several districts in Odisha with heavy rainfall.
To prepare for the potential disaster, Special Relief Commissioner Satyabrata Sahu has alerted the collectors of Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, and Mayurbhanj districts. He has urged them to take all necessary precautions and measures in light of the impending calamity. The low-pressure area that formed over the central Bay of Bengal on Thursday has now developed into a depression as of Friday morning. The system is currently stationed about 730 km southwest of Khepupara and 750 km south of Canning. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between those two locations.
As a result, the four districts are expected to experience strong winds of 40-50 kmph and heavy to very heavy rainfall. The SRC has advised the collectors to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to deal with any potential consequences. In addition, the district collectors have been instructed to provide regular updates on the situation to the revenue and disaster management department.
This is the first cyclone of the pre-monsoon season in the Bay of Bengal and will be named Remal, as per the naming system for cyclones in the north Indian Ocean region set by Oman. The situation is being closely monitored and people are advised to stay updated on the developments. Let us all hope for the best and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this time.
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