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As Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to become severe cyclonic storm, local authorities in several cities in West Bengal and Odisha are on high alert to deal with the situation.
The cyclonic storm, which is named 'Sitrang' as suggested by Thailand, will cross Bangladesh's coast between Tinkona Island and Sandwip tomorrow morning (Tuesday, 25th October).
Heavy rain, fast winds and high tidal waves, along with the high astronomical tide on the new moon, could cause damage and seawater inundation in low-lying areas of coastal Bengal, the Met Office has predicted.
The cyclone, named Sitrang by Thailand, is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Monday with wind speed reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
According to IMD, the cyclone is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Monday with wind speed reaching 90 to 100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph