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Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Flight, train services resume in Kolkata as Cyclone Dana completes landfall in Odisha

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:

21:47 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: BMC all set to tackle Cyclone Dana

As the cyclonic storm will cause heavy rains, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday deployed dewatering pumps to tackle water logging in low lying areas of the city. It has also made arrangements for restoration work after the impact of the cyclone is over.

The BMC has opened a control room and issued helpline number 1929 for city residents to assist them during Cyclone and help them in solving post Cyclone waterlogging issues. This 1929 Call Centre is operational 24x7 with 12 dedicated lines and can be extended further if required, said official sources.

Senior officers from the BMC are monitoring the cyclone and post cyclone situation in the control room shift wise. Till 5pm on Thursday, 220 calls were received for tree cutting, streetlights, sanitation and other complaints.

As a part of the preparation, BMC has set up 109 temporary cyclone shelters with provision of food, drinking water, toilet facilities and diesel generator (DG) set. As many as 36 pregnant women have been shifted to the health centres.

As many as 31 dewatering pump sets were prepositioned by the BMC in low lying vulnerable places. Six pumps were there for back-up. Similarly, 28 pump sets of the Fire Services Team were kept ready to be deployed in the BMC area, said the official sources.

21:28 (IST) Oct 24

PM Modi calls Odisha CM Majhi twice, enquires about cyclone preparedness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi twice on Thursday and enquired about the state's preparedness for the impending cyclone, set to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra post midnight. During their conversation, the Chief Minister provided detailed information about the ongoing relocation of people and the deployment of response forces such as the NDRF and ODRAF for public safety, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the state's preparations. Additionally, Union Minister Amit Shah discussed the situation with the Chief Minister and promised to provide all necessary assistance and support, the CMO said.

21:25 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: East Coast Railway diverts, short terminates or cancels around 203 trains

As severe cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall at midnight on October 24 and 25, East Coast Railway have diverted, or short-terminated or cancelled around 203 trains to ensure public safety.

Speaking with ANI, General Manager of East Coast Railway Parmeshwar Funkwal said that it is "fully geared" to face cyclone. He further informed that East Coast Railway has been stationing Emergency Response Teams, they have ensured the functioning of 'War rooms'.

"East Coast Railway is fully geared to face the cyclone. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed that we should have minimum impact on the passenger services and maximum preparedness for the safety of passengers... We are stationing our Emergency response teams, earth-moving machinery, monsoon materials...War rooms are functioning in the railway board," Funkwal said.

"No passenger train will be travelling in the cyclone-affected zones...We have diverted or short terminated or cancelled around 203 trains. Special emphasis is being laid on Bhubaneswar to Bhadrak and Paradeep sections," he added.

21:08 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: Passengers face inconvenience as trains, buses, flights cancelled

Passengers faced inconvenience on Thursday as trains, buses, and flights were cancelled due to the cyclonic storm 'Dana'. Many people from other states were stranded at different railway stations, including Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Cuttack stations, as they did not know about the cancellations.

Though many people returned from the station after not finding any train for their journey, some of them waited at the station to get a train to their destinations. More than 200 trains were cancelled by the Railways. Finding no other options, some passengers stayed at the station premises, hoping for the resumption of trains as soon as possible.

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20:42 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone DANA: Over 2.5 lakh evacuated in Bengal

Heavy rains and strong winds hit southern West Bengal on Thursday as the state administration evacuated over 250,000 people in preparation for the approaching severe cyclonic storm 'Dana,' expected to make landfall in Odisha after midnight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the cyclone will strike between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port late Thursday night or early Friday morning.

By 4.30pm, the storm was positioned 150 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha, and 250 km south-southeast of Sagar Island in West Bengal.

In light of the cyclone, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that more than 350,000 individuals had been identified for evacuation from low-lying areas. As of Thursday, 243,374 people had already moved to relief camps for safety.

20:06 (IST) Oct 24

Odisha government releases district helpline number ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall.

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19:52 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone DANA: NDRF spreads awareness among locals

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) announced efforts to raise awareness about Cyclone DANA in Odisha's districts, including Mahakalpada and Kendrapara. NDRF teams are going door-to-door with loudspeakers to inform residents about the approaching storm.

According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) weather forecast bulletin, Cyclone DANA has been moving north-northwest at a speed of 12 kmph over the past six hours. The storm is expected to cross the Odisha and West Bengal coasts as it continues to move in a northwesterly direction. Currently, Cyclone DANA is positioned over the central and adjacent northwest Bay of Bengal.

"The severe cyclonic storm "DANA" over central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 24th October, over northwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal...about 260 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 290 km south-southeast of Dhamara (Odisha) and 350 km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal). It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara during mid-night of 24th to morning of 25th October, 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph," the IMD forecast bulletin said.

19:37 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha coast: Satellite view of the looming storm

Very severe' cyclonic storm Dana is approaching the Odisha coast rapidly and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district of Odisha and Dhamra in Bhadrak early on Friday with a wind speed up to 120 kmph. As both Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal braces up for the storm, satellite images have captured its approach and intensity as it barrels toward Odisha coast.

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), in a statement said that its satellites have been closely monitoring the cyclone since October 20.Two key satellites, the polar-orbiting EOS-06 and the geostationary INSAT-3DR, are delivering crucial data on the cyclone's development. The EOS-06 Scatterometer sensor is tracking ocean winds and circulation patterns, offering early insight into the storm's formation and trajectory as the weather department expects wind speed of up to 120 kmph at the time of landfall.

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19:26 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Watch Satellite view of the looming storm

19:11 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Isro satellites track cyclone Dana as it approaches eastern coast

Demonstrating India’s advanced weather monitoring capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday that it is actively tracking Cyclonic Storm ‘Dana’ as it "fast advances" toward the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal.

The space agency’s state-of-the-art satellites, EOS-06 and Insat-3DR, have been monitoring the storm’s development since Oct 20, providing crucial data to support disaster management operations.

"The EOS-06 satellite’s Scatterometer sensor played a vital role in early detection by measuring ocean wind patterns and their circulation patterns. This early warning capability gave authorities valuable lead time to implement necessary safety measures in potentially affected areas," Isro said.

It added that the Insat-3DR, its geostationary satellite, has been delivering real-time cloud data, enabling authorities to make well-informed decisions regarding evacuation and disaster preparedness. The combination of polar orbiting and geostationary satellite data has enhanced cyclone tracking capabilities.

19:07 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Mamata Banerjee visited the state emergency control room at Nabanna

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the state emergency control room at Nabanna to inquire about the likely landfall.

Gokul Debnath, former director of the Alipore Met Office, briefed the chief minister about the cyclone's position and indicated that the landfall is expected to occur between 11 PM and early morning.

19:01 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: Normal life hit in Bhubaneswar, trains cancelled, flight ops suspended

Normal life was affected in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar on Thursday with many people preferring to stay indoors in view of cyclone Dana that barrels toward the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population. A low-density vehicular movement was noticed in the state capital, while a few people were spotted in the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal in the city, airport and railway station.

A few passengers in the busy Bhubaneswar railway station were spotted as the East Coast Railway (ECoR) cancelled 203 trains. Some tourists were seen taking shelter in the station.

"We have visited Jagannath temple in Puri and are scheduled to return to our home through a train. But, we got a message that our train had been cancelled. So we are taking shelter here," said a tourist from Maharashtra.

The Bhubaneswar airport authorities decided to suspend flight operations from 5 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 in view of cyclone Dana. During the 16-hour flight suspension, about 40 flights, both domestic and international, will be affected, disrupting travel plans for many passengers, another official said.

18:55 (IST) Oct 24

Isro EOS-06 satellite Scatterometer image showing the wind direction and intensity of cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ in Bay of Bengal as on Oct 23, 2024: Isro

18:54 (IST) Oct 24

Isro EOS-06 satellite Scatterometer winds image showing the genesis of cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ in Bay of Bengal on Oct 20, 2024, much ahead of its intensification to deep depression/cyclonic storm: Isro

18:52 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Cyclone Dana preparations and warnings

The IMD has issued high-level warnings for the regions expected to experience extreme weather conditions, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid travel. Flight and train disruptions: Airports in West Bengal have suspended flights, while numerous trains in the region have been canceled as a precautionary measure.

Ecological and wildlife concerns Bhitarkanika National Park, home to India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sundarbans, is expected to be near the cyclone’s landfall zone. Wildlife authorities have formed teams to rescue displaced crocodiles and other animals that may be driven into human settlements by rising water levels.

18:50 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: How do tropical cyclones form?

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tropical cyclones form when thunderstorms develop near the center of a storm's circulation. These thunderstorms, combined with spiraling winds, generate the intense rainfall and winds associated with cyclones. Cyclone Dana fits this pattern, evolving into a powerful system over the Bay of Bengal.

17:50 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: What is Cyclone Dana and what is the origin and meaning of it

Cyclone Dana is a tropical storm, which refers to storms that develop in regions between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. As the cyclone progresses, it is intensifying, bringing significant winds and heavy rainfall, posing threats to affected coastal regions.

The name "Dana" was suggested by Qatar through the World Meteorological Organization/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (WMO/ESCAP). In Arabic, "Dana" means "generosity." This naming convention follows the standard practice in the region, where member countries propose names for upcoming storms.

17:46 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Where will the cyclone make its landfall

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Thursday night and Friday morning, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This severe cyclonic storm is predicted to bring wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, with gusts possibly reaching 120 km/h. These conditions could result in dangerous weather scenarios, including heavy rainfall and storm surges.

Cyclone Dana is currently moving northwest over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify further before making landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha. The IMD reported that the cyclone is expected to hit the area during the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, 2024.

Coastal communities are advised to prepare for severe impacts, and emergency services are mobilizing to assist in evacuations and implement safety measures to minimize the risks associated with the storm.

16:55 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Our target is zero casualties and to ensure 100% evacuation, says Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

16:49 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Severe cyclone Dana moves closer to Odisha coast, evacuation efforts expedited

Cyclonic storm Dana approached the Odisha coast on Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to various regions of the state. The sea conditions remained turbulent, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). In response to the impending natural disaster, the state government accelerated evacuation efforts in coastal districts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a review meeting and instructed officials to strive for "zero casualty" during the calamity.

The IMD forecasted that the cyclone would make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph). The weather system, which originated over the Bay of Bengal, traveled north-northwestwards at a speed of 12 kmph over the past six hours. It was positioned approximately 210 km southeast of Paradip, 240 km south-southeast of Dhamra, and 310 km south of Sagar Island in West Bengal.

"It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra during midnight of 24th to morning of 25th October as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph," it said.

16:45 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Kolkata airport prepares to tackle impact of approaching cyclone Dana

As the time for suspending flight operations at the Kolkata airport approaches due to the impending cyclone Dana, authorities have initiated preparations to safeguard individuals, aircraft, and infrastructure at the facility. The airport will halt flight operations for a period of 15 hours, commencing from 6 pm on Thursday.

Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria, the airport Director, stated, "All entry and exit doors of the terminal building will be sealed after the last flight departs from the Kolkata airport while the aircraft parked on the bays will be tied up."

To prevent potential damage during the storm, the airport will take additional precautionary measures. "In addition, all aerobridges will be retracted and ladders will be tied together to prevent those from moving and hitting planes during the storm," Beuria explained.

In accordance with the standard operating procedure, all vehicles operating on the airside of the airport will be removed from the operational area. The airport director further added, "All ground handling equipment will also be chained together so that nothing moves due to the gusts."

16:42 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, 'Our target is zero casualties'

Ahead of the landfall of cyclone 'Dana' tonight, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "Our target is zero casualties. Work is underway to ensure 100% evacuation. Till now, more than 3 lakh people have been evacuated. More than 2,300 pregnant women have been moved to safer places. More than 7000 cyclone shelters are ready. Adequate medical and veterinary teams also deployed. Police deployed to give a sense of security to the people."

"DG set, Gensets and Inverters stationed at district hospitals to ensure power supply. NDRF and ODRAF teams are deployed in the affected districts. Each minister has been deployed in the 10 districts to oversee the operations. Landfall of the cyclone is expected near Dhamra Port and Bhitarkanika," he added.

16:10 (IST) Oct 24

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to stay in Nabanna till landfall

"I will be staying in Nabanna tonight till the time of landfall of cyclone Dana," says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

16:05 (IST) Oct 24

Watch: A safe zone established at Mohona in Digha for fishing trawlers, Purba Medinipur, ahead of the expected cyclone Dana

15:48 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: 20 NDRF teams deployed in Odisha, 17 in West Bengal; 170,000 evacuated ahead of landfall

NDRF deputy inspector general Mohsen Shahedi announced on Thursday that 20 teams are deployed in Odisha and 17 teams in West Bengal as preparations intensify for the landfall of severe cyclonic storm Dana. More than 170,000 people in affected areas of Odisha have already been evacuated.

15:34 (IST) Oct 24

Watch: Elderly and ailing people are being brought to the cyclone shelter using a stretcher.

15:26 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Our target is zero casualties. Work is underway to ensure 100% evacuation, says Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Our target is zero casualties. Work is underway to ensure 100% evacuation. Till now, more than 3 lakh people have been evacuated. More than 2,300 pregnant women have been moved to safer places. More than 7000 cyclone shelters are ready. Adequate medical and veterinary teams also deployed. Police deployed to give a sense of security to the people. DG set, Gensets and Inverters stationed at district hospitals to ensure power supply. NDRF and ODRAF teams are deployed in the affected districts. Each minister has been deployed in the 10 districts to oversee the operations. Landfall of the cyclone is expected near Dhamra Port and Bhitarkanika: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

15:14 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: Elderly women barred from Odisha's Puri temple for next 2 days

The Puri district administration has urged elderly women devotees to stay away from the Jagannath Temple on Thursday and Friday on account of Cyclone Dana, set to hit the state within the next 24 hours. Popular tourists sites like the Konark Sun Temple as well as the beaches in Puri, Konark and Jagatsinghpur districts have also been made out of bounds for visitors for the next two days.

15:11 (IST) Oct 24

More than 3 lakh people evacuated, says Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "Our target is zero casualties. Work is underway to ensure 100% evacuation. Till now, more than 3 lakh people have been evacuated. More than 2,300 pregnant women have been moved to safer places. More than 7000 cyclone shelters are ready. Adequate medical and veterinary teams also deployed. Police deployed to give a sense of security to the people. DG set, Gensets and Inverters stationed at district hospitals to ensure power supply."

15:09 (IST) Oct 24

For the upcoming cyclone we are ready and we have our own teams that are guarding the bird temporary camps: Amlan Nayak, DFO Chilika Wildlife Division

15:01 (IST) Oct 24

Government is prepared: Odisha deputy CM Kanak Vardhan on severe cyclonic storm Dana

Odisha deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday said that the government is fully prepared and all the concerned departments and staff are ready to deal with any situation that arises due to severe cyclonic storm Dana's landfall. Each and every department of the government, including the chief minister, urban minister, revenue minister, everybody is seized of the situation and we are taking whatever necessary steps that need to be taken at the ground level.

14:52 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live :Boats parked at a fishing harbor in Dhamra in Bhadrak ahead of landfall

14:44 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: NDRF teams on standby in Odisha and West Bengal

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone Dana along the coast of Odisha and West Bengal.

14:39 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Brahmani River in Odisha swells up amid heavy rainfall in the region

14:26 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: NDRF raises awareness among locals in Odisha

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Wednesday informed that they are trying to create awareness for cyclone Dana in districts of Odisha including Mahakalpada and Kendrapara. The NDRF team is going door-to-door with loudspeakers making people aware of the upcoming cyclonic storm.

14:17 (IST) Oct 24

Watch: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi addresses a press conference in Bhubaneshwar amid Cyclone Dana

13:59 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Districts such as Khurda, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack are likely to get heavy rainfall

The forecast of landfall is between midnight to tomorrow morning. The landfall will be between Puri and Sagardeep near Bhitarkarnika and Dhamra. The wind speed during the landfall is expected to be 100-120 kmph. At present, the wind speed in coastal areas in 60-70 kmph. Wind speed will be very high in Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, and Medinipur districts. The intensity of rainfall will increase gradually. A few districts such as Khurda, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall: Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department

13:43 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Efforts underway to reduce impact on Jagannath temple, visit of devotees discouraged

With cyclone Dana rolling towards the Odisha coast, the authorities on Thursday advised devotees against visiting the Jagannath temple in Puri and expedited preparations to minimise the impact of the calamity on the 12th-century shrine. Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said that the devotees, including those undertaking a month-long 'Kartik Brata' ritual, should also be discouraged from visiting the temple as a safety measure.

13:36 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: 'More than 1 lakh 70 thousand people who are in affected areas of Odisha have been evacuated'

13:29 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: 'We also issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings for south Jharkhand districts', says IMD DG Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra

13:10 (IST) Oct 24

Railway has taken many steps in view of cyclone Dana. Railway Minister has reviewed our preparations and directed us to ensure as less traffic disruption as possible, so that we can manage during this cyclone effectively.

General Manager of East Coast Railway Parmeshwar Funkwal

13:02 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: NDRF teams at Sandeshkhali raise awareness among locals

12:50 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Several districts in West Bengal experience moderate to heavy rain on Thursday

Several districts of West Bengal received moderate to heavy rain on Thursday morning, as severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' inched closer to the state's coast and that of neighbouring Odisha, the IMD said. The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said. The weather system lay 280 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 370 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal) at 2.30 am, the IMD said in a bulletin.

12:47 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone 'Dana' triggers mammoth evacuation exercise, Odisha, West Bengal brace for landfall; key points

Heavy rainfall and strong winds began affecting several districts in Odisha on Thursday as severe cyclone Dana approached the coast, moving at a speed of 12 km/h in the Bay of Bengal.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that at 5.30am, the cyclone was centered approximately 210 km southeast of Paradip, 240 km south-southeast of Dhamara, and 310 km south of Sagar Island, West Bengal.

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12:36 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the preparedness for severe Cyclone Dana at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar

12:32 (IST) Oct 24

Odisha's hospitals, healthcare providers fully equipped to combat Cyclone Dana

Health authorities have asked hospitals and healthcare providers to remain alert during any emergency situation that might arise from heavy rainfall in northern and coastal parts of the state under the influence of Cyclone Dana. Govt will make anti-venom injections available at primary health centres (PHCs) to provide immediate relief to snakebite victims.

12:22 (IST) Oct 24

In anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone Dana along the coast of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

12:01 (IST) Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: Fishing is prohibited till October 26 in Odisha

Bhadrak assistant fisheries officer, Sandeep Kumar Behera said due to impending cyclone Dana, fishing has been prohibited till October 26. On Wednesday, Dhamra Port Chief Executive Officer Devendra Thakkar announced that all port operations have been suspended and the entire workforce has been evacuated ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall.

11:36 (IST) Oct 24

Watch: Dark clouds cover seen over the River Ganga in Howrah ahead of cyclone's landfall

11:32 (IST) Oct 24

Brace for heavy rain, 80kmph wind as cyclone 'Dana' strikes West Bengal-Odisha coast tonight

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.

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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.

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