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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 25, 2024, 22:55:33 IST
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Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Flight, train services resume in Kolkata as Cyclone Dana completes landfall in Odisha
Cyclone Dana surged toward the Bengal-Odisha coast on Wednesday, with landfall expected between Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in northern Odisha, approximately 350 km from Kolkata, during the night between Thursday and Friday. It is projected to strike as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h. Odisha prepared for the storm’s impact by evacuating between three to four lakh people from vulnerable regions on Wednesday. As a precaution, Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will halt operations from 5 pm on Thursday until 9 am on Friday. Flight operations at Kolkata airport will also be suspended for 15 hours from 6pm on Thursday. Stay tuned to TOI for the latest updates:
21:36 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: On the impact and restoration work, Odisha Dy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said
"I thank Lord Jagannath for not having caused severe damage... There has been some damage but not to the extent expected... The CM had said that we would try to have zero casualties and no human lives have been lost... Though one cow who has been bitten by a snake has died and around sheep died by drowning... Damage was caused to electric poles and transmission wires where trees have fallen, 90% have been restored and the remaining will be restored by tomorrow afternoon... The damage assessment to the crops will be done once the rain stops and the water recedes... Directions have been given to all the collectors, district collectors and officers... I will submit a written report to the CM tomorrow..."
21:35 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana live: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says,
"Odisha is safe now. After the landfall of the cyclone, I reviewed the situation, and due to teamwork, we achieved zero casualties. We had evacuated 8 lakh people. Many relief centres are still open. Restoration of electric wires is going on. We are facing problems due to continuous rain. Crops of 1.75 lakhs hector have been damaged. Budhabalanga River is flooded but it is flowing below danger level."
17:42 (IST) Oct 25
Flight operations at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport resumed at 8 am on Friday after being suspended since Thursday evening due to Cyclone Dana. The first departing flight was IndiGo's Kolkata-Imphal route, while Vistara's Delhi-Kolkata flight was the first to land at 8:45 am. Authorities had initially planned to restart operations at 9 am but resumed earlier due to favourable weather conditions.
Train services on the south section of the Sealdah Division under Eastern Railway also restarted at 10 am. Heavy rains and gusty winds hit parts of southern West Bengal, while the cyclone continued impacting Odisha's coastline. Over 170 express and passenger trains were cancelled by South Eastern Railway, and 68 suburban trains on the Howrah division were suspended on Friday morning.
Train services on the south section of the Sealdah Division under Eastern Railway also restarted at 10 am. Heavy rains and gusty winds hit parts of southern West Bengal, while the cyclone continued impacting Odisha's coastline. Over 170 express and passenger trains were cancelled by South Eastern Railway, and 68 suburban trains on the Howrah division were suspended on Friday morning.
15:12 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Cyclone 'Dana' claims one life in West Bengal
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that one person died in the state in cyclone Dana. The state administration evacuated approximately 2.16 lakh people from low-lying areas.
Banerjee, after spending the night at the state secretariat to monitor the situation, conducted a review meeting and instructed officials to distribute relief materials to those affected.
"Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (state government) will help the family," said Banerjee.
Banerjee, after spending the night at the state secretariat to monitor the situation, conducted a review meeting and instructed officials to distribute relief materials to those affected.
"Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (state government) will help the family," said Banerjee.
15:05 (IST) Oct 25
Elderly woman dies at cyclone shelter in Odisha's Kendrapara
An elderly woman died at a cyclone shelter in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Friday. The 82-year-old woman identified as Hemalata Nayak of Bankual village died on Thursday night of suspected cardiac arrest at a cyclone shelter set up at Kalyan Mandap Dangamal under Dangamal gram panchayat under Rajnagar block of Kendrapara district.
Read more14:11 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Kolkata faces severe waterlogging as Cyclone Dana brings torrential rain
Large parts of Kolkata experienced severe waterlogging on Friday morning due to torrential rain caused by cyclone Dana. According to the regional Met office in Alipore, the city received over 100 mm of rainfall till 11.30 am over the previous 24 hours.
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12:53 (IST) Oct 25
"Power disturbance, house damage, agriculture land affected. Power disturbance, house damage, agriculture land affected. We are focused on restoration work. Rain lashes at several parts but not a flood-like situation yet. We evacuated 1 lakh yesterday. We have taken all steps."
Suryabanshi Suraj, higher education minister, Odisha
12:36 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: NDRF and ODRAF teams begin clearing uprooted trees
NDRF has started restoration work at Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Jagatsinghpur after the landfall of the cyclone.
The NDRF team removed uprooted trees in different villages of Dhamara after Cyclone Dana made landfall in the coastal areas of the state.
NDRF inspector Vikram said, "We are deployed in Paradip, especially for port entry to the Nehru Bangla area. We have been clearing roads since morning, 4.00 am. Cyclone has been moderate here."
The NDRF team removed uprooted trees in different villages of Dhamara after Cyclone Dana made landfall in the coastal areas of the state.
NDRF inspector Vikram said, "We are deployed in Paradip, especially for port entry to the Nehru Bangla area. We have been clearing roads since morning, 4.00 am. Cyclone has been moderate here."
12:11 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Every possible effort should be made to protect lives and property, says Rahul Gandhi
As cyclone, Dana made landfall in Odisha in the wee hours of Friday, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that every possible effort should be made to protect lives and property in the affected areas. In a Facebook post, Rahul Gandhi stated, "Every possible effort should be made to protect lives and property," calling for Congress members to assist in relief efforts.
Rahul Gandhi urged residents in affected areas to stay safe and follow government guidelines, emphasising the need for the Central government to provide full support to those in crisis.
Rahul Gandhi urged residents in affected areas to stay safe and follow government guidelines, emphasising the need for the Central government to provide full support to those in crisis.
11:47 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Storm to gradually weaken into a deep depression during next six hours
The cyclonic storm Dana moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 07 kmph. It was centred over north coastal Odisha at 10.30 am today. It was about 40 km northeast of Bhadrak and 60 km north-northwest of Dhamara. It is likely to move northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a deep depression during the next 6 hours.
11:05 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: With blessings of Lord Jagannath we achieved our target of 'zero casualty', says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the situation after severe Cyclone Dana completed its landfall process on the Odisha coast on Friday morning. He stated that the state govt was successful in ensuring 'Zero Casualty'. The situation will be normal soon, Majhi said.
Read more10:53 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Bhadrak district's Chandbali (158.6mm) received the highest rainfall in Odisha within last 24 hours, followed by Kendrapada district's Rajkanika (156mm).
10:43 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the intervening nights of October 24 and 25 between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts. This process continues till 7.00 am today. Due to vigilant administration and preparedness, there has been no causality. The government's target of 'zero causality' is achieved. Almost 6 lakh people have been shifted to safer places. 6,000 pregnant women are shifted to health centres.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
10:27 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Restoration and relief work begins in Odisha's Bhadrak
The restoration and relief work has begun following cyclone Dana's landfall on the Odisha coast in the early hours of Friday.
NDRF team removed uprooted trees in different villages of Dhamara after Cyclone Dana made landfall in the coastal areas of the state. The people of Dhamra, Bhadrak and adjoining areas in coastal Odisha witnessed turbulent seas, gusty winds and rainfall as an impact of the cyclone.
The weather department predicted that it was likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by today afternoon.
NDRF team removed uprooted trees in different villages of Dhamara after Cyclone Dana made landfall in the coastal areas of the state. The people of Dhamra, Bhadrak and adjoining areas in coastal Odisha witnessed turbulent seas, gusty winds and rainfall as an impact of the cyclone.
The weather department predicted that it was likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by today afternoon.
10:11 (IST) Oct 25
None died in cyclone Dana in Odisha, 'zero casualty' mission successful:
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
10:00 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Landfall completes, storm weakens, says IMD
The severe cyclonic storm Dana moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 km/h and weakened into a cyclonic storm over north coastal Odisha. It was centred at 8.30 am today, about 30 km northeast of Bhadrak and 50 km north-northwest of Dhamara. The maximum sustained wind speed around the centre of the cyclone is about 80-90 km/h, gusting to 100 km/h.
The landfall process is complete. It is likely to move northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a deep depression during the next six hours.
The landfall process is complete. It is likely to move northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a deep depression during the next six hours.
09:53 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Out of 4,431 pregnant women relocated to hospitals ahead of Severe Cyclone Dana, 1,600 gave birth on Thursday night, official sources said.
09:35 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: 'Severe' cyclonic storm to weaken into cyclonic storm by forenoon, says IMD
The rear sector of Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana is entering land. The landfall process will continue for the next 1-2 hours, according to the IMD.
It is likely to move nearly northwestwards across North Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by the forenoon of today.
The system is under continuous surveillance by the Doppler Radar at Paradip, as reported by the IMD.
It is likely to move nearly northwestwards across North Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by the forenoon of today.
The system is under continuous surveillance by the Doppler Radar at Paradip, as reported by the IMD.
09:29 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Apart from cancelled trains, other trains to resume as per schedule in Odisha
Apart from the cancelled trains, which were notified earlier, other trains will run as per the schedule.
Down trains coming from the south (Visakhapatnam side) towards Bhubaneswar and Howrah are now running.
Up trains from the Kharagpur side towards Visakhapatnam will be received at Bhadrak Station at about 14:00 hrs. The first scheduled train is 12245 Howrah-Bangalore Duronto Express.
Trains scheduled to originate from Bhubaneswar and Puri will commence after 12:00 hrs today, except for the notified cancelled trains.
Down trains coming from the south (Visakhapatnam side) towards Bhubaneswar and Howrah are now running.
Up trains from the Kharagpur side towards Visakhapatnam will be received at Bhadrak Station at about 14:00 hrs. The first scheduled train is 12245 Howrah-Bangalore Duronto Express.
Trains scheduled to originate from Bhubaneswar and Puri will commence after 12:00 hrs today, except for the notified cancelled trains.
09:25 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Will take action as per Govt protocols, says Bhadrak assistant fisheries officer
09:13 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Flight operations at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata airports resume
Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, which was shut due to cyclonic storm Dana as part of precautionary measures resumed services at 8 am on Friday after the cyclone made landfall today on Odisha's coast.
Flight operations also resumed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata at 8 am after it was closed for flight operations yesterday.
Flight operations also resumed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata at 8 am after it was closed for flight operations yesterday.
08:56 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: High tide waves hit Purba Medinipur, Old Digha beach in West Bengal
08:43 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Landfall process continues in Odisha
The severe cyclonic storm Dana moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 km/h. It was centred at 7.30 am over north coastal Odisha. This position is approximately 30 km north-northwest of Dhamara and 50 km north-northwest of Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika).
The landfall process continues, and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process is expected to continue for the next 1-2 hours.
The landfall process continues, and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process is expected to continue for the next 1-2 hours.
08:34 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Red alert in Bhadrak as heavy rain expected
ADM of Odisha's Bhadrak district Shantanu Mohanty said that we have already evacuated the vulnerable people and they are in cyclone shelters.
"Electricity and other things have been restored. Fire Services, ODRF, and NDRF teams have been moved," he said.
"There has been a red alert in Bhadrak as heavy rain is expected. We have conveyed the message to the people not to go out,” he added.
"Electricity and other things have been restored. Fire Services, ODRF, and NDRF teams have been moved," he said.
"There has been a red alert in Bhadrak as heavy rain is expected. We have conveyed the message to the people not to go out,” he added.
08:15 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Rain lashes parts of Kolkata
Some parts of Kolkata experienced a light spell of rain on Friday morning as Cyclone Dana approached.
Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata have been impacted with the airport remaining closed from 6 pm.
Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata have been impacted with the airport remaining closed from 6 pm.
07:54 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi monitors post-landfall situation
Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has started monitoring the post-landfall situation of Cyclone Dana at Rajiv Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.
07:44 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Destruction strikes Dhamra, Bhadrak in Odisha as landfall process continues.
07:27 (IST) Oct 25
Flight operations will resume services at 8.00 am instead of 9.00 am from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar.
Prasanna Pradhan, airport director, Bhubaneswar
07:25 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Passengers suffer as buses stop operations to avoid damage
Bus services at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal' (BSABT) at Baramunda in Bhubaneswar are affected as the Cyclone Dana landfall process begins.
Passengers faced inconvenience on Thursday as buses were cancelled due to the cyclonic storm Dana. Many people from other states were stranded at different bus stands, including Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Cuttack, as they weren't aware of the cancellations.
Passengers faced inconvenience on Thursday as buses were cancelled due to the cyclonic storm Dana. Many people from other states were stranded at different bus stands, including Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Cuttack, as they weren't aware of the cancellations.
07:09 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Cyclone Dana continues to make landfall, moves northwestwards, says IMD
The severe cyclonic storm Dana moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph. It was centred at 5.30 am today, over north coastal Odisha near latitude 21.00° N and longitude 86.85° E. It was about 20 km north-northwest of Dhamara and 40 km north-northwest of Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika).
The landfall process continues, and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process will continue for the next 1-2 hours.
It is likely to move nearly west-northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by the forenoon of today.
The landfall process continues, and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process will continue for the next 1-2 hours.
It is likely to move nearly west-northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by the forenoon of today.
06:00 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: 'It will continue for the next 1-2 hours,' says Manorama Mohanty, Director IMD
On Cyclone Dana, Director IMD, Manorama Mohanty says, "...Now it is about 15 km north of Dhamra and 30 km northwest of Bhitarkanika...now the current intensity is a severe cyclonic storm and wind speed is to 100-110 km/hr...landfall process continues...it will continue for next 1-2 hours. It is likely to West northwestward across North Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm..."
05:51 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Strong winds and heavy downpour cause destruction in Vansaba, Bhadrak
04:34 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Ready to face post-cyclone situation, says Odisha CM
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maji expressed confidence in his government's readiness to handle the potential flash floods forecasted by the IMD in 16 districts of Odisha. The heavy rainfall is expected due to the influence of a cyclone in the region. Maji made these remarks during his visit to the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner's office in the state capital.
The chief minister assured that the government has taken necessary precautions to minimize the impact of the forecasted floods. He stated, "We are well-prepared to face the situation. The water level in Hirakud reservoir and other places are being constantly monitored and managed."
The chief minister assured that the government has taken necessary precautions to minimize the impact of the forecasted floods. He stated, "We are well-prepared to face the situation. The water level in Hirakud reservoir and other places are being constantly monitored and managed."
02:58 (IST) Oct 25
The severe cyclonic storm Dana commenced its landfall process on Thursday night, which was anticipated to persist until Friday morning, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Over the last six hours, the storm traveled north-northwest at a velocity of 15 kmph before making landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak district, accompanied by wind speeds of approximately 110 kmph, as stated by a senior IMD official.
"The landfall started with the entry of the outer cloud mass of the system. When the centre of the system reaches land, wind speeds are expected to reach 120 kmph," Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, told news agency PTI.
Das pointed out that the landfall process is expected to continue for around four to five hours until Friday morning.
"The landfall started with the entry of the outer cloud mass of the system. When the centre of the system reaches land, wind speeds are expected to reach 120 kmph," Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, told news agency PTI.
Das pointed out that the landfall process is expected to continue for around four to five hours until Friday morning.
02:57 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Tree uprooted in Dhamara as gusty winds and heavy rain continue to lash parts of Odisha
01:15 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha government prepared for flash floods as IMD warns of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Dana
As the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of potential flash floods across 16 districts in Odisha due to heavy rainfall from Cyclone Dana, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured residents that the state government is fully equipped to handle any challenges posed by the storm. During a visit to the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner's office, Majhi emphasized that extensive measures have been put in place to mitigate the cyclone's impacts.
"We are well-prepared to face the situation. The water levels in the Hirakud reservoir and other key areas are being continuously monitored and managed," he stated.
The IMD's latest forecasts indicate that low to moderate flash floods are expected in watershed areas over the next 24 hours. The districts most at risk include Angul, Balasore, Boudh, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Nayagarh, and Puri.
In addition, the IMD has predicted inundation in low-lying areas of Kendrapara, Balasore, and Bhadrak districts due to a tidal surge of 1 to 2 metres coinciding with the landfall of Cyclone Dana. Residents can expect extremely heavy rainfall throughout the state as the cyclone progresses.
"We are well-prepared to face the situation. The water levels in the Hirakud reservoir and other key areas are being continuously monitored and managed," he stated.
The IMD's latest forecasts indicate that low to moderate flash floods are expected in watershed areas over the next 24 hours. The districts most at risk include Angul, Balasore, Boudh, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Nayagarh, and Puri.
In addition, the IMD has predicted inundation in low-lying areas of Kendrapara, Balasore, and Bhadrak districts due to a tidal surge of 1 to 2 metres coinciding with the landfall of Cyclone Dana. Residents can expect extremely heavy rainfall throughout the state as the cyclone progresses.
01:01 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah inquire about Odisha's preparedness for Cyclone Dana
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that severe cyclonic storm Dana commenced its landfall process on Thursday night and is expected to continue until Friday morning. Over the past six hours, the storm has been moving north-northwest at a speed of 15 km/h and is making landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak district, with wind speeds around 110 km/h.
Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, explained that the landfall began with the outer cloud mass of the system entering the land. He added that once the storm's centre makes landfall, wind speeds could reach up to 120 km/h. The entire landfall process is expected to last for approximately four to five hours until Friday morning. Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had reached out to discuss the Odisha government's readiness to tackle the approaching storm.
Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, explained that the landfall began with the outer cloud mass of the system entering the land. He added that once the storm's centre makes landfall, wind speeds could reach up to 120 km/h. The entire landfall process is expected to last for approximately four to five hours until Friday morning. Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had reached out to discuss the Odisha government's readiness to tackle the approaching storm.
00:49 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Gusty winds witnessed in Digha, Purba Medinipur region of West Bengal
00:37 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: IMD director Manorama Mohanty says Cyclone 'Dana' landfall to continue until morning of October 25
00:34 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Cyclone Dana begins landfall near Odisha, winds up to 120 kmph expected
00:29 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Heavy rain and gusty winds witnessed in Odisha's Bhadrak as the landfall of Cyclone 'Dana' has commenced
00:22 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Landfall process of severe cyclonic storm DANA commenced and is likely to continue till morning hours: IMD
00:21 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says over 5.8 lakh evacuated as Cyclone 'Dana' nears landfall
00:09 (IST) Oct 25
Cyclone Dana Live: High tide waves hit Old Digha beach in West Bengal as Cyclone 'Dana' is expected to make landfall tonight
23:48 (IST) Oct 24
Cyclone Dana Live: Severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' approaches Odisha coast, moves closer to Sagar island
22:42 (IST) Oct 24
Tracking 'Dana' approaching Odisha, West Bengal coasts: Isro
Isro said its satellites have been tracking the cyclonic storm 'Dana' that is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, providing real-time data to aid disaster management efforts. It said, polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR are regularly providing valuable information on the cyclone status.
"Cyclonic Storm 'DANA' is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. ISRO's EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR satellites have been tracking the storm since October 20, providing real-time data to aid disaster management efforts," the national space agency said in a post on 'X'.
It said, aiding early detection, EOS-06 detected ocean wind patterns, offering valuable lead time for safety measures, while providing continuous updates INSAT-3DR delivers real-time cloud data, helping authorities make informed decisions.
Authorities in Odisha and West Bengal evacuated lakhs of people, shut schools, cancelled more than 400 trains and suspended flight operations as they braced for severe cyclonic storm Dana, which is expected to make landfall in Odisha past midnight at a speed of 120 kmph.
"Cyclonic Storm 'DANA' is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. ISRO's EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR satellites have been tracking the storm since October 20, providing real-time data to aid disaster management efforts," the national space agency said in a post on 'X'.
It said, aiding early detection, EOS-06 detected ocean wind patterns, offering valuable lead time for safety measures, while providing continuous updates INSAT-3DR delivers real-time cloud data, helping authorities make informed decisions.
Authorities in Odisha and West Bengal evacuated lakhs of people, shut schools, cancelled more than 400 trains and suspended flight operations as they braced for severe cyclonic storm Dana, which is expected to make landfall in Odisha past midnight at a speed of 120 kmph.
22:24 (IST) Oct 24
Cyclone Dana Live: Lakhs evacuated, flights suspended and heavy rainfall expected in Jharkhand
In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, Odisha and West Bengal authorities evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas. Schools were closed, and more than 400 trains were canceled, while flights at Bhubaneswar and Kolkata airports were suspended for safety reasons.
Odisha's revenue and disaster management minister, Suresh Pujari, confirmed that 385 rescue teams, including the NDRF, ODRAF, and local police, were mobilized to aid in evacuation and road clearance efforts. Approximately 3.5 lakh people have been relocated to over 4,700 relief centers.
Parts of Jharkhand, including the Kolhan region, are also set to face heavy to very heavy rainfall due to the impact of Cyclone Dana.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for these areas, predicting thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. The state's School Education Department has closed schools in the affected districts, and NDRF teams have been deployed to handle any emergency situations.
Odisha's revenue and disaster management minister, Suresh Pujari, confirmed that 385 rescue teams, including the NDRF, ODRAF, and local police, were mobilized to aid in evacuation and road clearance efforts. Approximately 3.5 lakh people have been relocated to over 4,700 relief centers.
Parts of Jharkhand, including the Kolhan region, are also set to face heavy to very heavy rainfall due to the impact of Cyclone Dana.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for these areas, predicting thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. The state's School Education Department has closed schools in the affected districts, and NDRF teams have been deployed to handle any emergency situations.
22:22 (IST) Oct 24
'I will request people that they should follow the instructions': IAS Managing Director IDCO,
On Cyclone Dana, IAS Managing Director IDCO, Bhupendra Singh Poonia says, "I will request people that they should follow the instructions and the advice given by the district administration and should move to safer places as soon as possible. Still, there is time. The district administration is trying its best...So there is our aim is that everyone who is in a vulnerable situation must move to a safer place...And I hope that the mission of the government of zero casualty, that we will be to achieve..."
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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and city police on Wednesday firmed up their cyclone preparedness. BMC made its control room functional from Wednesday with 12 lines open for toll-free number 1929, multiple teams brought down the high-mast lights installed at over 100 locations in the city at prominent intersections to avoid damage during the cyclone. BMC squads also asked all high-rise developers to bring down or stop their cranes to avoid accidents during the cyclone.
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will suspend operations from 5pm on Thursday to 9am on Friday 9am due to Cyclone Dana, BPIA officials said. With IMD forecasting wind speed of 70-80 kmph in the city, there are likely to be crosswinds while landing of aircraft.
Between three and four lakh people were evacuated from vulnerable areas on Wednesday as Odisha tightened its belt to meet the challenges likely to be posed by Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall early on Friday. The wind speed during the landfall, likely between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, will be around 100-120 km per hour, IMD sources said.
Flight operations at Kolkata airport will be suspended for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday to manage the rough weather in the wake of Cyclone Dana. This will lead to the cancellation of 208 flight movements, affecting around 30,000 flyers.
Cyclone Dana barrelled towards Bengal-Odisha coast on Wednesday and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in north Odisha, around 350km from Kolkata, in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed going up to 120km/hr. Kolkata started receiving showers from Wednesday morning and the rain is likely to intensify on Thursday. The showers will get heavier (70mm-110mm) after the cyclone makes landfall, the Met office said. Wind speed could touch 60-70km/hour gusting to 80km/hour in the city.
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will suspend operations from 5pm on Thursday to 9am on Friday 9am due to Cyclone Dana, BPIA officials said. With IMD forecasting wind speed of 70-80 kmph in the city, there are likely to be crosswinds while landing of aircraft.
Between three and four lakh people were evacuated from vulnerable areas on Wednesday as Odisha tightened its belt to meet the challenges likely to be posed by Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall early on Friday. The wind speed during the landfall, likely between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, will be around 100-120 km per hour, IMD sources said.
Flight operations at Kolkata airport will be suspended for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday to manage the rough weather in the wake of Cyclone Dana. This will lead to the cancellation of 208 flight movements, affecting around 30,000 flyers.
Cyclone Dana barrelled towards Bengal-Odisha coast on Wednesday and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in north Odisha, around 350km from Kolkata, in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed going up to 120km/hr. Kolkata started receiving showers from Wednesday morning and the rain is likely to intensify on Thursday. The showers will get heavier (70mm-110mm) after the cyclone makes landfall, the Met office said. Wind speed could touch 60-70km/hour gusting to 80km/hour in the city.
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