Cyclone Remal disrupts Bengal, Bangladesh Ports & Cargo flights
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Cyclone Remal disrupts Bengal, Bangladesh Ports & Cargo flights

Cyclone Remal, which had been categorised as a very severe cyclonic storm by the meteorological department, was reported to have made landfall along the coasts of Bengal and Bangladesh on May 26. Its arrival brought about substantial disruptions to sea and air cargo operations in the region. It was reported that wind speeds ranged from 110 km/h to 120 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 135 km/h, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Consequently, extensive safety measures and operational halts were deemed necessary at major ports and airports.

Chattogram Port, a crucial hub for maritime trade in Bangladesh, reportedly underwent a complete shutdown of its operations due to Cyclone Remal. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) was said to have issued 'Alert No 4' ? the highest level ? thus suspending all port activities to ensure the safety of ships and personnel. It was further mentioned that 68 commercial vessels had been relocated to the deep sea to avoid potential damage from the cyclone's strong winds and high waves.

It was noted that by Saturday night, 49 bulk carriers had departed from the outer anchorage, leading to a cessation of unloading operations. An additional 19 commercial vessels that had been moored at the jetty were reported to have been pushed into the deep sea. Measures were said to have been taken by the CPA to secure all cranes, cargo, and container equipment, with extra security personnel and medical support being deployed. Additionally, all inland vessels were reported to have been moved to safe shelters within the inner harbour, with a planning meeting purportedly scheduled to assess and implement recovery operations following the cyclone.

Reports also indicated significant disruptions at Kolkata Port as a result of Cyclone Remal. It was reported that all cargo and container handling activities had been suspended for a duration of 12 hours, impacting the flow of goods and materials. The temporary halt of the port's operations was cited as a precautionary measure against the severe conditions brought about by the cyclone.

Cyclone Remal, which had been categorised as a very severe cyclonic storm by the meteorological department, was reported to have made landfall along the coasts of Bengal and Bangladesh on May 26. Its arrival brought about substantial disruptions to sea and air cargo operations in the region. It was reported that wind speeds ranged from 110 km/h to 120 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 135 km/h, accompanied by heavy rainfall. Consequently, extensive safety measures and operational halts were deemed necessary at major ports and airports. Chattogram Port, a crucial hub for maritime trade in Bangladesh, reportedly underwent a complete shutdown of its operations due to Cyclone Remal. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) was said to have issued 'Alert No 4' ? the highest level ? thus suspending all port activities to ensure the safety of ships and personnel. It was further mentioned that 68 commercial vessels had been relocated to the deep sea to avoid potential damage from the cyclone's strong winds and high waves. It was noted that by Saturday night, 49 bulk carriers had departed from the outer anchorage, leading to a cessation of unloading operations. An additional 19 commercial vessels that had been moored at the jetty were reported to have been pushed into the deep sea. Measures were said to have been taken by the CPA to secure all cranes, cargo, and container equipment, with extra security personnel and medical support being deployed. Additionally, all inland vessels were reported to have been moved to safe shelters within the inner harbour, with a planning meeting purportedly scheduled to assess and implement recovery operations following the cyclone. Reports also indicated significant disruptions at Kolkata Port as a result of Cyclone Remal. It was reported that all cargo and container handling activities had been suspended for a duration of 12 hours, impacting the flow of goods and materials. The temporary halt of the port's operations was cited as a precautionary measure against the severe conditions brought about by the cyclone.

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