Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Somnath Dutta, Head Eastern Region, IMD Kolkata, said, "After the landfall, Cyclone Remal moved to the northward direction and today morning, its strength has reduced and turned into a cyclonic storm." India News | Cyclone 'Remal' Weakened into Cyclonic Storm, Will Lose Strength Gradually: IMD.