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<keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> made a powerful landfall in eastern India late on October 24, 2024, striking between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamara Port in Odisha, around 160 km from Sagar Islands in West Bengal. Though both states had prepared extensively, the cyclone's impact was felt most acutely in West Bengal, especially Kolkata, where a torrent of rain lashed the city overnight. South Kolkata, including areas like Jodhpur Park and Ballygunge, experienced heavy rainfall, registering 163 mm and 124 mm, respectively. This was Kolkata’s second-highest recorded rainfall for a single day in October since 2013. West Bengal, in general, faced a greater human toll. Four people tragically lost their lives due to rain-related incidents, including three deaths by electrocution in waterlogged streets in South Kolkata and South 24 Parganas. Another fatality was reported in Howrah, where a municipal worker was found dead, potentially from drowning in a submerged street. Chief Minister <keyword id="19909056" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamata-Banerjee" source="keywords">Mamata Banerjee</keyword> responded by mobilising safety measures, with around 210,000 residents remaining in shelters as heavy rain continued into the next day. Banerjee is also expected to conduct an aerial survey of the affected districts. In Kolkata, the storm and high tide combined to cause severe waterlogging, leading to the suspension of flights and train services as water filled central business districts, major hospitals, and residential neighbourhoods. Despite drainage efforts by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the persistent rain left many areas submerged for hours. Authorities are currently focused on restoring normalcy, clearing roads, and resuming essential services as Cyclone Dana begins to lose strength over land. Meanwhile, Odisha's proactive measures played a crucial role in achieving zero casualties. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, nearly 600,000 residents were evacuated ahead of the storm, including vulnerable groups like pregnant women, who were transferred to specialised health centres. Even as the storm generated torrential rains and winds over Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Dhamara, this swift evacuation effort, combined with robust emergency services, proved effective in minimising harm. The <keyword id="19933636" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="keywords">IMD</keyword> confirmed that Cyclone Dana’s wind speeds were most intense at its outer edges, sparing Odisha from the worst while bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Dhamra. The system has now weakened into a well marked low pressure area. It is expected to weaken further and become insignificant in the next 12 hours. However, the impact of Cyclone Dana has served as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to intense storms and the critical importance of coordinated evacuation and relief operations. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114566071" title="Cyclone Dana has made landfall in Odisha. Here’s what to expect next!" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Cyclone Dana weakens significantly; West Bengal reports 4 fatalities while Odisha escapes with none!

As Cyclone ‘Dana’ approaches the coastal regions of <keyword id="6357961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="odisha" source="Orion">Odisha</keyword> and West Bengal, the state government has ramped up its preparedness, setting up over 5,000 <keyword id="23651557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="relief-centers" source="keywords">relief centers</keyword> and planning to evacuate around 10 lakh people, as per Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari. Pujari said in a statement, "This was the last review meeting to take stock of the situation and assess the preparedness at the grassroots level. As of now, more than 5000 relief centers have already been set up with all modern facilities to provide drinking water, food, milk to children, and medicine to the ailing people. We are expecting around 10 lakh evacuation." He also noted that the telecom infrastructure is being closely monitored, with assurances from the telecom department that there will be no network failures during the cyclone. Additionally, Tata Energy has guaranteed round-the-clock power supply, with backup systems in place to address any potential outages. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has directed state ministers to oversee cyclone management in districts likely to be hit by ‘Dana.’ He urged local MLAs to remain in their constituencies to support district administrations with rescue and relief operations. In a post on X, the Odisha CM said, "In case of possible storm and heavy rainfall, all the MLAs must be present in their respective constituencies to coordinate with the district administration to deal with the storm and expedite relief and rescue operations. All the MLAs should try their best to stay with the people of their respective constituencies and give them the necessary support." <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> has already impacted transportation, with several trains being cancelled. Train services between Tirunelveli Junction and Shalimar, as well as Bhubaneswar and Rameswaram, have been suspended to ensure passenger safety. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is set to develop into a severe cyclonic storm. The storm is expected to make landfall along the Odisha-West Bengal coast by October 24, bringing heavy rains for at least three days. In preparation, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has activated a 24-hour Disaster Management Cell at its headquarters and divisional offices. Special teams have been deployed to ensure quick restoration of tracks, signaling systems, and electrification post-cyclone. ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal chaired a meeting to ensure all departments are aligned for passenger safety. Diesel locomotives are also on standby in case of power disruptions. The state continues to monitor the cyclone’s progress closely, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its residents as the storm draws nearer. (With ANI inputs)

Odisha gears up for cyclone Dana: 5000 relief centers set up, 10 lakh people to be evacuated

After heavy downpour a day ago, several low-lying areas in Tamil Nadu's Sellur and surrounding regions of Madurai district witnessed waterlogging on Saturday. The continuous rainfall caused significant flooding, severely disrupting the daily life. An unprecedented rainfall of 9.8 cm hit Madurai district bringing the daily lives to a halt. The downpour began last afternoon, but intensified dramatically after a few hours, continuing late into Friday night. Officials said that within just 15 minutes from 3 pm yesterday, 4.5 cm of rain was recorded. "There were continuous rains in Madurai city for the past 25 days in October. The average rainfall is 200 millimetres whereas since yesterday we had 260 millimetres of rainfall. There was <keyword id="22242487" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="intense-rainfall" source="keywords">intense rainfall</keyword> within a very short period due to which there was a lot of water that was coming into the city. But we are closely monitoring the situation. We are providing food drinking water and other medical aid to all the people. As of now, there are nine locations which are inundated," <keyword id="23696088" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madurai-Commissioner" source="keywords">Madurai Commissioner</keyword> Dinesh Kumar said. Major roads including New Natham Road, and TPK Road were flooded while neighbourhood areas such as KK Nagar, Anna Nagar, Sellur, and Goripalayam, among others were also innundated. Meanwhile, Madurai District Collector Sangeetha declared a holiday on Saturday for schools in Madurai East and Madurai North revenue divisions given the unprecedented rainfall. Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing intense <keyword id="20891845" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="northeast-monsoon" source="keywords">northeast monsoon</keyword> rains, which have caused extensive damage in both Chennai and Madurai. Earlier, Chennai saw major waterlogging and flooding last week as well after an uninterrupted rainfall for an hour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning in Odisha and West Bengal for <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cyclone-DANA" source="keywords">cyclone DANA</keyword>. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that the state was "safe" and no causalities have been reported due to their constant efforts to prepare for the cyclone. Earlier, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) started an awareness campaign to inform the citizens about cyclone DANA in Odisha's Mahakalpada and Kendrapara districts. The NDRF team went door-to-door with loudspeakers to make people aware of the storm. (ANI)

Tamil Nadu: Intense rain lashes Madurai, daily life affected in major areas

<keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> made its much-anticipated landfall on Thursday night, wreaking havoc across Odisha and West Bengal. With heavy rain and wind speeds reaching 110 kmph, the cyclone triggered widespread disruption, forcing authorities to suspend flights, evacuate thousands, and brace for further damage. The landfall process began around midnight between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara and Dhamra in Bhadrak, Odisha. The districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, and Jagatsinghpur witnessed strong winds and torrential rain. As a precautionary measure, more than 5.8 lakh people have been evacuated in Odisha alone. The state has mobilised 385 rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (<keyword id="19988414" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NDRF" source="keywords">NDRF</keyword>), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), and fire service personnel. In addition, 150 platoons of police have been deployed to assist with rescue efforts and road clearance. Meanwhile, in neighbouring West Bengal, the cyclone has impacted several districts, including East Midnapore and Kolkata. More than 2.43 lakh people in the state have taken shelter in relief camps. The IMD has issued a red alert for districts like East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas, while Kolkata is under an orange alert. Flight operations at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport were suspended, affecting 309 flights between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Operations are expected to resume at 9:00 am on Friday. <h2>What next</h2>Cyclone Dana is presently a <keyword id="21782592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="severe-cyclonic-storm" source="keywords">severe cyclonic storm</keyword> and is expected to de-intensify into a cyclonic storm by 11:30 AM today. Thereafter, it will continue to lose strength — turning into a deep depression this evening and a depression around midnight. However, the cyclone continues to pose a significant threat to life and property, with reports of uprooted trees and damage to infrastructure already emerging. Authorities remain on high alert, urging citizens to stay indoors as heavy rainfall continues across Kolkata and surrounding areas. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114492512" title="Cyclone Dana: Major impacts expected over THESE districts of Odisha and West Bengal today" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Cyclone Dana has made landfall in Odisha. Here’s what to expect next!

With <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> expected to make landfall anytime on Thursday, in <keyword id="19897145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Odisha" source="keywords">Odisha</keyword> and <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword>, the <keyword id="19900359" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Navy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian Navy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian Navy">Indian Navy</keyword> has been preparing to conduct any Humanitarian Assistance and <keyword id="20018481" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="disaster-relief" source="keywords">Disaster Relief</keyword> (HADR) operations needed. Additionally, the Navy has confirmed that ships equipped with supplies and rescue teams have also been kept at standby for any relief efforts. According to a statement by the Navy, the Eastern Naval command, while coordinating with Naval officers-in-charge (NOIC) in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, have activated a comprehensive disaster response mechanism. "The command is working closely with units such as the Base Victualling Yard (BVY), Material Organisation and the naval hospital INHS Kalyto provide essential supplies and medical support if sought by the State administration," read the statement. The Navy has sent essential clothing, drinking water, food, medicines, and emergency relief materials by road to various locations which are likely to be affected due to cyclone Dana. "Flood Relief and Diving Teams are being mobilised to assist in coordinated rescue and relief operations if needed," read the statement. According to a post by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm is moving northwest with a speed of 12 kilometers per hour for the past few hours. The storm was centred around 240 kilometers south of Odisha and 310 kilometers south of West Bengal. Evacuation started earlier today for people living in Dhamara and Bhadrak in Odisha, with people being brought to the cyclone shelter, according to officials. Odisha Chief Minister Charan Majhi said, "The state government is taking cyclonic storm 'Dana' very seriously. Arrangements are in place for the affected districts, including Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur, and Puri." Notably, Airport authorities said that flight operations at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata will be suspended for 15 hours starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Dana. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose also expressed solidarity with the people in the wake of Cyclone, "Bengal will stand together. India will stand together. We shall overcome," he said. Additionally, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms" target="_blank">Afcons Infrastructure IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank">UPI refund to digital arrest scam, here are some online scams you need to be aware of</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms" target="_blank">Waaree Energies IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

Indian Navy prepares for Cyclone Dana landfall, two ships on standby to aid with relief efforts

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. The cyclonic storm is set to bring heavy rainfall in several south Bengal districts, including Kolkata. Advising fishermen not to venture into the sea, the Met Department said gale wind with speeds reaching 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph is prevailing over northwest Bay of Bengal. It warned that the wind speed over the area is likely to increase gradually to 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph till Friday morning, and decrease thereafter. The coastal districts of Bengal are experiencing moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds since the early hours of Thursday, while Kolkata woke up to an overcast sky and intermittent showers. The bulletin warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy downpour in isolated places in the south Bengal districts of North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts on Thursday and Friday. Public transportation to and from Kolkata's suburbs may get affected from the evening, as Eastern and South Eastern railways cancelled a large number of trains on Thursday and Friday, in view of the cyclone. More than 170 express and passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway (SER) jurisdiction have been cancelled, an official said. The trains cancelled were scheduled to depart from their originating stations between October 23 and October 27, he said. The Kolkata-headquartered SER zone is spread across West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. Besides, the Eastern Railway (ER) will not operate any EMU local train from Sealdah station on its south and Hasnabad sections from 8 pm on Thursday till 10 am on Friday, the official said. The ER also cancelled 68 suburban trains on the Howrah division on Friday morning, he said. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said it is on high alert and has mobilised vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency over the Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, the NDRF said it has deployed several teams across south Bengal to tackle any emergency situation. Ferry services in the Sunderbans area spread over North and South 24 Parganas districts and also across river Hooghly in Kolkata and adjoining areas will remain cancelled in view of the impending inclement weather, officials said. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has also opened a control room at its headquarters here, and cancelled the leaves of all essential staff. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/afcons-infrastructure-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/114490954.cms" target="_blank">Afcons Infrastructure IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank">UPI refund to digital arrest scam, here are some online scams you need to be aware of</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/114508632.cms" target="_blank">Waaree Energies IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

Rain lashes parts of Bengal as severe cyclone 'Dana' moves closer to coast

What started off as a minor cyclonic circulation in the <keyword id="19929177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bay-of-Bengal" source="keywords">Bay of Bengal</keyword> has since intensified into cyclonic storm Dana in the bay, a few hundred kilometres away from the <keyword id="19897145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Odisha" source="keywords">Odisha</keyword> and <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword> coasts. With meteorological models predicting that this system will further grow into a <keyword id="21782592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="severe-cyclonic-storm" source="keywords">severe cyclonic storm</keyword> by the early morning hours of Thursday, the eastern coast is bracing for the worst. According to the <keyword id="19897673" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-Meteorological-Department" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="India Meteorological Department" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="India Meteorological Department">India Meteorological Department</keyword> (IMD), <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> will cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island as a severe cyclone during the night of Thursday and Friday. This has prompted several red and orange alerts across the states. <h2>Forecasts over Odisha </h2>Under Dana's influence, light to moderate rainfall at most places with <keyword id="20301827" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rainfall" source="keywords">heavy rainfall</keyword> (07-11 cm) at isolated places is very likely over Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Khurda districts of Odisha commencing from this evening. Further, heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm), along with extremely heavy showers (more than 21 cm) is forecast over Baleswar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur Kendujhar, Jajpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Khorda and Puri districts of Odisha on October 24 and 25. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114488992" title="Odisha gears up for cyclone Dana: 5000 relief centers set up, 10 lakh people to be evacuated" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>Forecasts over West Bengal </h2>In West Bengal, up to moderate showers with heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) are forecast over most districts of the state today. Heavy to very heavy showers with extremely heavy rains are likely over South &amp; North 24 Parganas, East &amp; West Medinipur, Jhargram, <keyword id="20230632" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="howrah" source="keywords">Howrah</keyword>, Hooghly, Kolkata and Bankura districts of Gangetic West Bengal on October 24 and 25. <h2>Impacts expected</h2>The districts in Odisha, including Baleswar, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khorda, Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Jajpur, Cuttack, and Dhenkanal, along with West Bengal districts such as South and North 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Howrah, Hooghly, Kolkata, and Bankura, are likely to experience significant impacts due to the upcoming weather conditions. Key damages expected include: <ul><li>Major damage to thatched houses and huts, with rooftops potentially being blown off and loose metal sheets becoming airborne.</li><li>Tree branches could break, and some trees may be uprooted.</li><li>Power and communication lines are at risk of being damaged.</li><li>Kutcha roads are expected to suffer major damage, while Pucca roads could also be affected. Flooding of escape routes is a possibility.</li><li>Vulnerable structures are likely to face significant damage.</li><li>Banana and papaya trees may suffer major damage, while large dead branches may be blown off trees.</li><li>Horticulture and standing crops are at risk from both wind damage and inundation.</li><li>Embankments and salt pans are also vulnerable to damage.</li><li>Localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and closure of underpasses in urban regions are anticipated.</li><li>Occasional visibility reduction due to heavy rainfall could disrupt traffic, causing road delays and accidents.</li><li>Landslides, mudslides, and other land disturbances are possible in affected areas.</li><li>Marine and inland water transportation, including small boats and trawlers, are likely to be disrupted.</li><li>Riverine flooding may occur in some river catchments. For updates, please check the Central Water Commission website.</li></ul><h2>Action suggested for affected districts</h2>In the aforementioned Odisha and West Bengal districts, the following precautions are advised: <ul><li>Complete suspension of fishing activities in the Central and North Bay of Bengal from October 23rd to 25th.</li><li>Fishermen are advised to avoid: <ul><li>The East Central Bay of Bengal from October 23rd to 24th.</li><li>Adjacent areas of the West Central Bay of Bengal on October 23rd and 24th.</li><li>The Northwest and adjoining Northeast Bay of Bengal, as well as the coasts of Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh, between October 23rd and 25th.</li></ul></li><li>Motorboat travel is considered unsafe during this period.</li><li>Coastal hutment dwellers should be moved to safer locations.</li><li>People in affected areas should remain indoors.</li><li>Maritime, port, and shipping activities should be carefully regulated, both onshore and offshore.</li><li>Coastal tourism activities should be judiciously controlled.</li><li>Surface transport, including railways and roadways, should be regulated to avoid accidents and traffic congestion.</li><li>Residents should avoid waterlogged areas and refrain from staying in vulnerable structures.</li></ul>Ensure to check for traffic advisories and avoid travel on routes prone to congestion and waterlogging. Cyclone Dana is expected to start de-intensifying in the evening hours on Friday, October 25. It will first go from severe cyclonic storm to cyclonic storm and then a depression within the next 12 hours.

Cyclone Dana: Major impacts expected over THESE districts of Odisha and West Bengal today

The deep depression over the <keyword id="19929177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bay-of-Bengal" source="keywords">Bay of Bengal</keyword> intensified into a <keyword id="21073317" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclonic-Storm" source="keywords">cyclonic storm</keyword> named '<keyword id="20239097" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dana" source="keywords">Dana</keyword>' on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (<keyword id="19933636" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="keywords">IMD</keyword>) said. It is expected to become a <keyword id="21812302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Severe-Cyclone" source="keywords">severe cyclone</keyword> before crossing the eastern coast between Puri in <keyword id="19897145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Odisha" source="keywords">Odisha</keyword> and Sagar Island in <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword>, with wind speeds reaching 120 km per hour on October 25, according to the IMD. In a bulletin, the national weather agency said, "Yesterday's deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestward at a speed of 18 km per hour over the past six hours and intensified into cyclonic storm 'Dana'." As of 5:30 AM, the system was located approximately 560 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 630 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal). The IMD further noted, "It is very likely to move northwestward and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning on October 24. It is expected to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25, 2024, as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of up to 120 km per hour." Coastal districts in both states are preparing for the worst, with the Odisha government announcing <keyword id="20104595" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="School-Closures" source="keywords">school closures</keyword> and initiating large-scale evacuations in high-risk areas. The storm is projected to cross the coastline between Puri and Sagar Island, and though the exact landfall point is yet to be confirmed, preparations are underway to minimize the impact. Authorities have begun ‘100% evacuation’ efforts in vulnerable regions, with the focus on protecting residents from potential flooding and wind damage.

Cyclonic storm 'Dana' formed over Bay of Bengal: IMD

The <keyword id="20060199" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Odisha-government" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Odisha government" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Odisha government">Odisha government</keyword> has announced that schools in 14 districts of the state will remain closed from October 23 to October 25 due to the impending cyclonic storm Dana. According to an order issued by the Office of Special Relief Commissioner on October 21, schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khurda, Nayagargh and Cuttack districts will remain closed. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted <keyword id="20301827" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rainfall" source="keywords">heavy rainfall</keyword> in Odisha in the upcoming week as <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword> is expected landfall on October 24. "As you are aware, IMD, Bhubaneswar has predicted that a well-marked low-pressure area has been developed over east-central Bay of Bengal at 1130 hours IST of today, the 21st October 2024 which is very likely to move west- northwestwards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, over east central Bay of Bengal," the order stated. "Thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestwards and reach northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24 morning. It is further very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of 24th and early morning October 25th, as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph," it stated. "Under its impact, Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh and Cuttack districts are likely to be affected with wind action as well as heavy rainfall," Office of Special Relief Commissioner said. "Keeping in view, the schools in the above districts from October 23rd to 25th, shall remain closed as a precautionary measure. It is, therefore, requested to please take necessary action in this regard under intimation to this Department," the Office of Special Relief Commissioner stated in the order. (ANI) On Monday, IMD alerted that the cyclonic circulation over central Andaman Sea is expected to intensify into Cyclone Dana by October 23 and is expected to reach the northwest Bay of Bengal, off Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24 morning. The IMD also issued a <keyword id="20169545" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="red-alert" source="keywords">red alert</keyword> in the coastal districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak for 24th October. "Rainfall activity will start from 23rd Oct. Red alert issued in coastal districts ofMayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak for 24th October. Strong winds likely to prevail over coastal areas of the state on 24th Oct -25th Oct. Fishermen warning issued till 25th October, advised not to venture into the sea," Director, IMD Bhubaneswar, Manorama Mohanty told ANI. On Monday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the presence of the state's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chaired a meeting and reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone Dana in Bhubaneswar. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/upi-refund-scam-to-digital-arrest-scam-here-are-most-common-online-scams-in-india/articleshow/114428011.cms" target="_blank">UPI refund to digital arrest scam, here are some online scams you need to be aware of</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-to-afcons-infrastructure-ipos-to-look-out-for-this-week/articleshow/114421377.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/waaree-energies-to-afcons-infrastructure-ipos-to-look-out-for-this-week/articleshow/114421377.cms" target="_blank">Waaree Energies to Afcons Infrastructure, IPOs to look out for this week</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/best-credit-cards-for-online-shopping-in-india/articleshow/114354358.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/best-credit-cards-for-online-shopping-in-india/articleshow/114354358.cms" target="_blank">Best credit cards for online shopping this festive season</a>

Cyclone Dana: Odisha govt orders closure of schools in 14 districts from Oct 23-25

Monday, October 21: The <keyword id="19929177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bay-of-Bengal" source="keywords">Bay of Bengal</keyword> seems to be in a mood as it churns out one low after another. Just last week, it gave us a scare after it showed signs of turning into a full-fledged cyclone. While it was only able to collect enough moisture to intensify into a depression, it still caused plenty of rains across Tamil Nadu, Andhra and even Karnataka. Now, not even a week later, another ominous <keyword id="21778257" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="low-pressure-area" source="keywords">low pressure area</keyword> is brewing in the east central and adjoining southeast Bay. And this time, it is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm — <keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword>. According to the <keyword id="19897673" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India-Meteorological-Department" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="India Meteorological Department" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="India Meteorological Department">India Meteorological Department</keyword> (IMD), the low will continue moving west-northwestwards and strengthen into a depression by Tuesday morning (October 22), and a cyclonic storm by Wednesday (October 23). Thereafter, it will chart a path northwestwards and most likely hit Odisha-West Bengal coasts on Thursday morning (October 24) as a severe cyclonic storm. Under the influence of this fearsome cyclone, <keyword id="19922385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rains" source="keywords">heavy rains</keyword> (64.5 mm-115.5 mm) are expected over <keyword id="19897145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Odisha" source="keywords">Odisha</keyword> and <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword> on Wednesday. Up to extremely heavy downpours (more than 204.5 mm) are forecast over the two states on the subsequent two days — Thursday and Friday. North Andhra may also witness heavy showers in this duration. <keyword id="23625615" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="red-warnings" source="keywords">Red warnings</keyword> have been issued over Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on October 24-25 so as to urge locals to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Fisherfolk have been asked to avoid going to sea. Further, since <keyword id="19933999" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flooding" source="keywords">flooding</keyword> and reduction in visibility are possible due to the torrential rains, disruption in traffic and increased travel times are to be expected. Residents are advised against venturing into the rain and avoiding areas prone to waterlogging. Damage to communication lines and breaking/uprooting of trees is possible due to the wet conditions and gusty winds. Locals must be vigilant to avoid any accidents in these cases. For now, local bodies are reportedly evacuating vulnerable populations from the <keyword id="21082993" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="coastal-areas" source="keywords">coastal areas</keyword>. Multi-purpose cyclone shelters are also being readied to house people. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to stay updated on weather forecasts. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114269837" title="Cyclonic Storm in Bay of Bengal to make landfall on Oct 17, heavy rains likely in South Coast, Rayalaseema" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Severe cyclonic storm Dana to hit Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday; IMD issues red warning across states

Tuesday, October 15: A well-marked low has been reigning terror over <keyword id="19895758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chennai" source="keywords">Chennai</keyword> since yesterday, with <keyword id="19922385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rains" source="keywords">heavy rains</keyword> pounding the city last night and this morning. The <keyword id="19896558" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tamil-Nadu" source="keywords">Tamil Nadu</keyword> capital’s infrastructure is already drowning in rainwater, but forecasts estimate that the worst is yet to come. According to the India Meteorological Department (<keyword id="19933636" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IMD" source="keywords">IMD</keyword>), the system currently stationed over the <keyword id="19929177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bay-of-Bengal" source="keywords">Bay of Bengal</keyword> is expected to intensify in the coming days and develop into a depression within the next 48 to 72 hours. And certain weather models predict the birth to a powerful cyclone that could impact coastal regions, including Chennai. The development of this storm is being fueled by the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), currently in its active phase (phase 4), which is known to enhance convective activity and may cause the system to intensify. Current forecasts suggest that the cyclone will move towards the North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh coasts. Some models, including IMD's Global Forecast System (GFS), predict the system could evolve into a <keyword id="21782592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="severe-cyclonic-storm" source="keywords">severe cyclonic storm</keyword> by Wednesday, October 16, and make landfall near Chennai on Thursday, October 17. The state government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the city and surrounding districts. <h2>Conflicting predictions on storm intensity </h2>While various forecasting models agree that a storm is forming, they differ on the system's strength and path. According to meteorologists from The Weather Channel, the low-pressure area has been clearly visible over the central-southern Bay of Bengal since Tuesday morning. It is expected to move west-northwestward towards the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu coasts by Thursday. Most numerical weather models currently project that the system will intensify into a depression but stop short of becoming a full-fledged cyclonic storm. However, IMD GFS stands out by predicting rapid intensification into a severe cyclonic storm, with a possible landfall just south of Chennai on Thursday. Meanwhile, the European model ECMWF — renowned for accurate cyclone forecasting — suggests that the system may remain a low-pressure area as it crosses the coast, with no further intensification. If the storm does reach cyclone status, it will be named "<keyword id="23553727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cyclone-Dana" source="keywords">Cyclone Dana</keyword>," following a proposal by Qatar under the World Meteorological Organisation’s naming guidelines. <h2><keyword id="21335905" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="weather-warnings" source="keywords">Weather warnings</keyword> for coastal regions </h2>The brewing system is expected to bring widespread heavy rains across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh over the next few days. The IMD has issued a red warning (indicating the need for immediate action) for these areas on October 16, with an orange alert (be prepared) for October 15 and 17. Within Tamil Nadu, districts such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Nagapattinam are under a red warning, with extremely heavy rainfall expected on October 16. Winds are predicted to reach speeds of 40-50 km/h, with gusts of up to 60 km/h along the coast, prompting the IMD to advise fishermen to stay ashore as sea conditions worsen. Other potential impacts include localised flooding of roads, waterlogging and closure of underpasses, reduction in visibility, disruption of traffic and minor damage to kutcha roads. As the storm nears, coastal residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions to safeguard lives and property.

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