Cyclone Remal | 27 May 2024

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 26^th May to 31^st 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.