Tropical Cyclone Remal, classified as a severe cyclonic storm, has caused at least 16 deaths as it made landfall in West Bengal, India, and coastal regions of Bangladesh.

Nearly a million people were evacuated, with millions more affected by the cyclone.

In Bangladesh, 10 people were killed, while in India, six civilians lost their lives.

The cyclone caused extensive damage to homes, power lines, and infrastructure, leading to food shortages in some areas.

Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar are at risk from landslides and flooding.

Aid organizations like the IFRC and Save the Children are providing support to those affected.

Governor C V Ananda Bose is closely monitoring the situation, while rescue operations are ongoing.

The Indian Navy is preparing for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operation, while the National Disaster Response Force has deployed teams.

Climate change may intensify cyclones in South Asia, with more intense storms predicted for the region.

Bangladesh, a country vulnerable to climate change impacts, faces frequent extreme weather events like Cyclone Remal.

Operations at Kolkata airport and Indian Railways have resumed, but authorities are still monitoring the situation closely.

This cyclone follows a powerful one in 2023 that affected thousands in Bangladesh and Myanmar.