Cyclone Remal makes landfall overcoastal areas of West Bengal, PM Modi reviews readiness: All you need to know

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the landfall process of cyclone Remal began over West Bengal and Bangladesh. "Cyclone Remal over the North Bay of Bengal is to move northwards about 130 km southeast of Sagar Islands (WB), 140 km southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), 140 km southeast of Canning (WB), 160 km southwest of Mongla of Bangladesh and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight today with a max wind speed of 110-120 kmph," according to IMD. (Reuters photo)

The powerful cyclone made landfall on the Bangladesh coast, according to government meteorologists. "The severe Cyclone Remal has started crossing the Bangladesh coast," Bangladesh meteorological department director, Azizur Rahman told AFP. "We have so far recorded maximum wind speeds of 90 kilometres (56 miles) per hour, but the wind speed may pick up more pace," he added. (AP photo)

The meteorological department has cautioned four districts in Odisha about the possibility of heavy rainfall due to the approaching cyclone Remal. The districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Kendrapara, and Mayurbhanj are expected to receive rainfall ranging from 7 to 11 cm. (AP photo)

"A total of 14 NDRF teams are deployed in West Bengal to assist in rescue and relief operations considering landfall of cyclonic storm Remal," NDRF said. The 14 NDRF teams have been deployed to vulnerable areas of nine districts (Hooghly-1, Howrah-1, South 24 Parganas-3, North 24 Parganas-2, Purba Medinipur -2, Paschim Meddanipur-2, Kolkata-1, Murshidabad -1, Nadia-1) of West Bengal. (PTI photo)

In response to the looming threat posed by the severe cyclone Remal, the West Bengal government has taken proactive measures to safeguard its citizens. According to a senior official, approximately 1.10 lakh people have been relocated from vulnerable coastal areas to secure shelters as of Sunday. (PTI photo)

The Eastern and South Eastern railways have cancelled numerous trains. From May 26 morning, South Bengal districts experienced sporadic rainfall and strong winds, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of buses, taxis, and three-wheelers operating on the streets of Kolkata and district towns. Eastern railway has established helpline numbers at Howrah and Sealdah stations. (PTI photo)

The approaching severe cyclone Remal has caused major disruptions to transportation in Kolkata and other regions of South Bengal on Sunday, with the impact likely to persist into Monday. As a safety measure, Kolkata airport has halted flight operations for 21 hours starting Sunday noon. (PTI photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to assess the readiness and response measures for the impending cyclonic storm Remal. The meeting aimed to ensure that all necessary steps were being taken to minimize the impact of the cyclone and protect the lives and property of those in the affected areas. (PTI photo)