IndiGo has rescheduled and canceled flights ahead of Cyclone Remal, issuing a NOTAM in Kolkata. The cyclone, with winds up to 135 kmph, is set to make landfall near Khepupara in Bangladesh and Sagar Islands in West Bengal around 11 pm Sunday. Kolkata Airport Authority suspended 394 flights from Sunday noon to Monday 9 am. Some passengers, unaware of the changes, demanded hotel costs and food allowances. The Airport Authority of India in Agartala also canceled Kolkata flights until May 27. Flights from Delhi, Bangalore, and Guwahati continue as scheduled.

Bangladesh has evacuated millions as Cyclone Remal nears, expected to bring winds of 130 kmph. The cyclone is set to hit between Sunday evening and midnight. Coastal areas face severe flooding, landslides, and storm surges. A great danger signal No. 10 has been issued. Authorities have moved 800,000 people to shelters. The navy, coast guard, and volunteers are aiding the evacuation. TV footage shows widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The Chattogram Seaport has halted cargo unloading, and river vessels and flights are suspended. Cyclone Sidr, a past storm, left over 4,000 dead or missing in 2007.

As Cyclone Remal approaches West Bengal and Tripura, authorities brace for impact. Flight operations in Kolkata are suspended, with warnings of heavy rainfall and strong winds. Tripura initiates emergency measures, alerting fishing communities and deploying disaster response teams. The cyclone, expected to intensify into a severe storm, prompts precautionary measures across the region. With tens of thousands evacuated in Bangladesh, coastal villages prepare for crashing waves and gusts reaching 130 km/h. As NDRF teams mobilize and shelters prepare, the region awaits Remal's landfall, anticipating its potential impact on lives and infrastructure.

Severe Cyclone Remal is set to make landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh tonight, bringing extremely heavy rainfall to coastal Bengal, north Odisha, and parts of northeast India from May 26-28. With wind speeds of 110-120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph, the cyclone is expected to cause significant damage. Flights at Kolkata’s airport are suspended for 21 hours, and ferry services are halted. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed teams, and the Indian Coast Guard is on standby for search and rescue operations. Authorities have warned residents to remain indoors and avoid coastal areas.

As Cyclone Remal advances towards the Bengal coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues severe warnings for West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, and northeastern states. Gale force winds of up to 135 kmph are expected, prompting authorities to urge residents to prepare for adverse conditions. The cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, with impacts extending to Tripura and parts of northeastern India. As the region braces for the storm's landfall, rescue and relief efforts are underway, emphasizing the need for precautionary measures and readiness.

Cyclone Remal, intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall tonight between West Bengal and Bangladesh, with winds up to 135 kmph, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast for West Bengal, coastal Bangladesh, and northeastern India, including Assam and Meghalaya. The Kolkata airport will suspend flights for 21 hours starting today, and evacuations from vulnerable areas have begun. The NDRF is on high alert, ready for any emergency. Remal is the first pre-monsoon cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this season.

Several flights from the UAE to India have been cancelled as Cyclonic Storm Remal approaches West Bengal. Kolkata Airport's decision to suspend operations for 24 hours prompted the cancellations, with the ban in effect until May 27th. While specific flight details remain undisclosed, authorities confirm the cancellations due to severe weather conditions. Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall on May 26th, prompting safety measures across Kolkata and the West Bengal coast. The temporary flight suspension aligns with efforts to ensure passenger safety amidst forecasts of heavy winds and rainfall.              

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has developed into cyclonic storm 'Remal,' set to hit between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, warns the IMD. This marks the first cyclone of the pre-monsoon season. With wind speeds of 110 to 120 km/hr, gusting up to 135 km/hr, coastal areas face potential storm surges of 1.5 meters. West Bengal and north Odisha brace for heavy rainfall, while northeast India may experience extreme precipitation. Fishermen are advised against venturing into the sea until May 27, with alerts issued for affected districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon's arrival in Mumbai around June 10-11, following its progression from the Andaman Islands to Kerala by May 31. Although the exact date awaits confirmation after monitoring Kerala's weather, pre-monsoon showers are likely by month-end, potentially easing the city's hot and humid conditions. Meteorologists predict gradual intensification of rainfall, with pre-monsoon activity anticipated from late May, intensifying into June. This contrasts with 2023's delayed monsoon arrival attributed to Cyclone Biparjoy. Mumbai residents brace for relief as temperatures soar to nearly 35 degrees Celsius amidst humid conditions.

Kolkata airport authorities announced a 21-hour suspension of flight operations starting midnight Sunday due to Cyclone Remal's impending landfall. The decision follows warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as the cyclonic storm intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. Dr. Somenath Dutta, an IMD scientist, forecasts Remal to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by May 26, with landfall projected between Sagar Island and Khepupara, affecting regions of Bangladesh and West Bengal. IMD predicts heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, urging precautions in coastal areas.