16 Dead in India, Bangladesh - Power Cuts Ravage West Bengal: Cyclone Remal Updates

Cyclone Remal, the first major storm of the year, has killed 16 people in Bangladesh and India after hitting the coast near the Bay of Bengal, reported Reuters on Monday evening. Dozens were hurt due to the heavy rain in coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal, with significant damage to power lines.

Cyclone Remal kills 16 in India, Bangladesh.

Weather officials said the storm, with speeds up to 135 kph, crossed the area near Bangladesh's southern port of Mongla and the nearby Sagar Islands in West Bengal late Sunday, making landfall around 9 pm.

At least 10 people died in Bangladesh, while the rest were in West Bengal, reported Reuters. Authorities said some victims died on their way to shelters, and others died due to drowning or their homes collapsing from heavy flooding and storms.

In West Bengal, four people were electrocuted, bringing the state's death toll to six. The storms also damaged power lines, cutting electricity in many coastal areas.

Nearly three million people in Bangladesh and thousands in West Bengal lost electricity due to Cyclone Remal. Bengal authorities reported at least 1,200 power poles were uprooted, and 300 mud huts were destroyed.

Bangladesh shut down electricity in some areas to prevent accidents, while fallen trees and broken power lines further disrupted supply in many coastal towns, power ministry officials said.

Heavy rains on May 27 flooded the streets of Kolkata, causing multiple wall collapses and at least 52 fallen trees. Kolkata resumed flights after more than 50 were canceled since Sunday. Suburban train services were also restored.

Both India and Bangladesh moved at least one million people to relief shelters amid heavy rains and rising water levels in coastal areas, disrupting daily life. Kolkata resumed flights after more than 50 were canceled since Sunday. Suburban train services were also restored.