Jharkhand
Cyclone Remal
- 27 May 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The deep depression brewing in the Bay of Bengal has escalated into Cyclone “Remal,” posing a potential threat to West Bengal and neighboring states, including Jharkhand.
Key Points
- Meteorologists from the Ranchi-based India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipate significant effects in the affected regions.
- The IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across several parts of the state from 26th May to 31st May 2024.
- These weather conditions are expected to affect various districts, including Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Simdega, and more.
- The name 'Remal' in the list of tropical cyclones is given by Oman. It will be the first cyclone to hit the region this 2024 pre-monsoon season.
- 'Remal,' meaning 'sand' in Arabic.
