Cyclonic Storm Remal
Meteorological history
Formed24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
Severe cyclonic storm
3-minute sustained (IMD)
Highest winds110 km/h (70 mph)
Lowest pressure973 hPa (mbar); 28.73 inHg
Unknown-strength storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Overall effects
Fatalities2 in Bangladesh
Areas affectedBangladesh, India

Part of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
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Cyclonic Storm Remal[a] (/rɪmɑːl/) is an active tropical cyclone that is estimated to make landfall in Bangladesh.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The first named storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Remal formed from a low-pressure area over the west Bay of Bengal on 21 May 2024.[7][8][9][10]

Nomenclature

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The Arabic word Remal (Arabic: رمل) means sand.[11] The name was given by Oman in 2018 to the World Meteorological Organization list of upcoming cyclone names.[12]

Notes

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  1. ^ The name was suggested by Oman. It is an Arabic word referring to sand.

References

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  1. ^ "Cyclone Remal: All information to know about". RTV Online. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Potential cyclone Remal brewing in the Bay". 21 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Cyclone Remal in making? Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal".
  4. ^ "Cyclone 'Remal' Could be Brewing in the Bay of Bengal and It Could Potentially Impact the Monsoon Onset!".
  5. ^ "Cyclone 'Remal' storing energy, may hit end of May".
  6. ^ "Days before projected monsoon onset, Cyclone Remal starts to brew over BoB | Business Insider India". Business Insider.
  7. ^ "Cyclone 'Remal' rushing towards Bangladesh".
  8. ^ "Cyclone Remal Alert: Low Pressure to Form over Bay of Bengal on This Date; May Intensify Further".
  9. ^ "Cyclone likely over south Bay of Bengal in 3-4 days". 20 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Cyclone Remal to reach West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts by May 26 evening: IMD".
  11. ^ "How Cyclone 'Remal' got its name and what it means". Hindustan Times. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal: How and why are cyclones named?". The Indian Express. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.

Category:2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season