The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal’ over the north Bay of Bengal moved nearly northwards at a speed of 13 kmph and lay centered about 180 km south-southwest of Khepupara and 220 km south of Mongla (both in Bangladesh), 160 km southeast of Sagar Islands and 190 km south-southeast of Canning in West Bengal. A wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph prevails around the cyclone centre
Soumyajit DeyThe administration in the coastal areas of West Bengal has been taking precautionary measures since Friday to ensure the safety of local residents, fishermen and tourists. Officials went around in an auto rickshaw making announcements in Bakkhali, South 24- Parganas, on Saturday
Pintu MondalThe warning announcements by the disaster management team deployed in Bakkhali continued on Sunday morning
Satyajit ShawRain and thunderstorm lashed Bakkhali area on Sunday morning. In pictures, guard rails near the beach toppled by gusty winds. Several trees have also fallen in the area
Satyajit Shaw and Ashim PaulSeveral tourists are visiting the beaches of West Bengal during the ongoing summer vacations. On Sunday morning, many were seen returning home ahead of the cyclone. In pictures, tourists returning from Namkhana
Pintu MondalAt Mandarmani, fishing boats have been anchored to the shore after a red alert by IMD for the cyclone
Satyajit ShawHooghly river at Baje Kadomtala Ghat was rough during high tide on Sunday morning. The city also experienced moderate to heavy rain. The recorded rainfall on Sunday evening was around 23.9mm in Kolkata
Soumyajit Dey and Suvendu DasKolkata Police and a disaster management team were seen carrying out recees and making announcements, asking people to stay away from the river
Soumyajit DeyBoats were also anchored at the ghats in Kolkata
Suvendu DasDisaster management vehicles are all ready to combat the cyclone
Suvendu DasWorkers secure tin sheets at Elite cinema site to prevent accidents
Suvendu Das