Cyclonic storm Remal: Tripura govt issues red alert in four districts

The Tripura government on Sunday issued a red alert in four districts South, Dhalai, Khowai, and West in the wake of severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' which is likely to make landfall between Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight. "On Sunday, the chief secretary convened a meeting of the state executive committee of disaster management with all stakeholders to review the preparedness for 'Remal'. Officials from the revenue and meteorological departments, Airports Authority of India and security forces attended the meet," revenue secretary Brijesh Pandey told reporters. "Thunderstorms with lightning, squally winds reaching speeds of 60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph, and heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely in isolated areas of South, Dhalai, Khowai, and West Tripura districts on May 27. Hence, a red alert has been issued in these four districts," he added. Pandey mentioned that orange and yellow alerts have been issued for the remaining districts for May 27 and ...