Remal
Overview
Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal crossed the coast on the night of 26-27 May 2024 between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh, close to Mongla, with winds of about 110 km/h. In Bangladesh more than 70,000 houses were destroyed and many more damaged, and Kolkata and the Sundarbans faced strong winds and storm surge.
Timeline
Formation
24 May 2024
Dissipation
28 May 2024
Duration
4 days
Affected Areas
West BengalBangladeshMyanmar
Key Statistics
Maximum Wind Speed
110 km/h
Peak Gusts
140 km/h
Highest gusts reached 140 km/h; about 135 km/h at landfall.
Landfall
Between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near Mongla, Bangladesh
26 May 2024 · 110 km/h winds
Minimum Pressure
978 hPa
Basin
Bay of Bengal
Season
Pre-Monsoon
Casualties
61
Economic Damage
637 million USD