Cyclone Remal: Incessant rains continues across Tripura, gradually weakening into a deep depression

The cyclonic storm 'Remal' made the landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal around11:30 PM on Sunday.At present it is positioned near Jashore in Bangladesh which is about 185 km South West of Agartala and moving north- northeast wards and gradually weakening into a Deep Depression by evening of Monday.

Due to impact of the cyclonic storm, Tripura has received average rainfall of 40.73 mm from 8.30 AM IST to 2.30 PM IST on Monday .Highest rainfall is in West Tripura district measuring 59.5 mm and lowest is in North Tripura district measuring 27 mm. The highest wind gust recorded as of 3:30 PM IST on May 27, 2024, is 53.7 Kmph at A D Nagar, West Tripura.

Official sources said that there is no report of any substantial damage or loss of life from any district except uprooting of trees and blockade of roads in few places. The Disaster Management teams, SDRF, trained ‘Aapda Mitra’ and Civil Defence Volunteers, NDRF were pressed into action for clearing roads and restoring the essential services. In most of the places roads have been cleared within few hours. Damage assessment in many places is going on.

Weather forecast issued by IMD for Monday and Tuesday, indicates Red and Orange Alerts. There is likelihood of thunderstorm accompanied with lightening and heavy rainfall in isolated places across the state.

The Emergency Operation Centres are functioning round the clock. NDRF, SDRF. trained volunteers, departmental quick response teams are pressed into response services. One NDRF team has been moved to a strategic location closer to cyclonic zone immediately.

The official sources added that the Line Departments including power, health, education, transport, PWD, forest, food etc along with ground level functionaries are working in good coordination with the District Administration. Volunteers are staying alert to take immediate response measure to mitigate any impact of cyclone. Hospitals and Health Sub-Centres are ready and alert to take care of health requirements. Relief and rehabilitation Centres have been made ready in case of any need to shelter people due to cyclone.

Sources also said that the Secretary of the Revenue department is in constant touch with the District Magistrates and Collectors and is ready to handle the impact of cyclone effectively.