Presidential exams postponed, train and flight services affected, metro also affected

Cyclone Remal is approaching with increasing strength. Landfall is expected between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., with maximum wind speeds likely to reach 135 km/h. Meanwhile, the impact has already started to be felt in Kolkata and its surrounding districts. At Tollygunge, the Kolkata Metro shed was damaged by strong winds, leading to the suspension of service between Kavi Subhash and Tollygunge stations. Rail and air services have also been affected.

Meteorologists predict that the very severe cyclonic storm will make landfall near Mongla in Bangladesh, between Sagardwip and Khepupara, around midnight on Sunday. The maximum wind speed at the time of landfall could be 135 km/h.

Somnath Dutta, eastern director of the Alipore meteorological department, said, “The very severe cyclonic storm will move northwards and gain strength. This evening, it will cross Sagardwip and Khepupara near Mongla in Bangladesh as a very severe cyclonic storm. will be around 110-120 km/h, with a maximum possible speed of 135 km/h.”

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Presidency University postpones exams

Due to Cyclone Remal, some exams scheduled at Presidency University have been postponed. The second semester undergraduate and postgraduate examinations have been postponed by the university authorities. The postponed exams will now take place on June 18.

List of canceled trains

No less than 53 local trains and several long-distance trains were canceled on Sunday from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday.
Take a look at the list of canceled trains:

• Several trains on the Barasat-Hasnabad route will be canceled from 11 p.m.
• From 11pm, several local trains on the Sealdah-Canning and Budge Budge sections will be cancelled.
• Several trains on the Sealdah-Diamond Harbour, Lakhmikantapur-Namkhana sections will be canceled from 11 p.m.
• Trains on the Sealdah-Lakhmikantapur route will be canceled on Monday.
• Trains on Sealdah-Sonarpur and Baruipur sections will also be canceled on Monday.
• Nine long-distance trains from Howrah were cancelled.
• Nine local trains on the Bandel section have been canceled.
• Additionally, two local trains between Howrah and Singur were cancelled.

Disruption of flight services

Starting Sunday noon, all air services at Kolkata airport will remain suspended for 21 hours, until 9 a.m. Monday, affecting 340 domestic flights and 54 international flights, as well as the estimated 50,000 passengers expected there. to travel. Kolkata airport authorities have taken precautionary measures to avoid damage caused by the impending cyclone. Kolkata airport appears deserted as cyclone Remal forces flight suspension for 21 hours – IN PHOTOS

Metro rail services affected

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation control room is closely monitoring the situation as cyclone Remal approaches. Officials said the disaster management team was ready. Apart from the damage to the metro shed, another incident was reported from Nagerbazar area where a tree was uprooted due to strong winds. We learned that municipal employees cleared it.

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