Current Context : Cyclone ‘Remal’ lashed the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining of West Bengal with devastating winds of up to 120 kph and storm surges, inundating hundreds of villages.

• The IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across several parts of the state from 26th May to 31st May 2024.
• These weather conditions are expected to affect various districts, including Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Simdega, and more.

About :

• The name ‘Remal’ in the list of tropical cyclones is given by
• It will be the first cyclone to hit the region this 2024 pre-monsoon season.
• ‘Remal,’ meaning ‘sand’ in Arabic.