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Cyclone Dana: Odisha focuses on restoration, flash floods in Balasore

Cyclone Dana: Odisha focuses on restoration, flash floods in Balasore

Many villages in Balasore and Bhadrak districts are facing flash floods due to intense rainfall, prompting the Odisha Fire Service to rescue stranded residents

26 October,2024 09:48 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI
Odisha CM confirms no casualties during Cyclone Dana as 6 lakh people evacuated

Odisha CM confirms no casualties during Cyclone Dana as 6 lakh people evacuated

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announced no casualties during Cyclone Dana, which made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts. Nearly 6 lakh people were evacuated, ensuring safety amid turbulent weather conditions. Restoration efforts are underway.

25 October,2024 11:13 AM IST | bhubaneswar
Kolkata airport suspends operations in view of Cyclone Dana

Kolkata airport suspends operations in view of Cyclone Dana

A total of 309 flights will be affected during the suspension of flight operations at the airport

24 October,2024 08:56 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Cyclone Dana approaches Bengal coast, heavy rains and strong winds hit

Cyclone Dana approaches Bengal coast, heavy rains and strong winds hit

Cyclone Dana is approaching the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Several districts in Bengal, including Kolkata, are experiencing downpours and disruptions in transportation, with over 170 trains cancelled. Emergency teams are on high alert.

24 October,2024 10:18 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
West Bengal evacuates 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha coast

West Bengal evacuates 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha coast

Cyclone Dana, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph), is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department said

23 October,2024 10:19 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Train services cancelled in Eastern Railway's Sealdah division

Train services cancelled in Eastern Railway's Sealdah division

From 8 pm onwards on October 24, no local train will start from Sealdah station to ensure that no train is on the tracks during the time when the cyclone is apprehended to make landfall, the Eastern Railway official said

23 October,2024 03:11 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha, Bengal to evacuate people; Coast Guard on high alert

Odisha, Bengal to evacuate people; Coast Guard on high alert

IMD DG Mrutunjay Mohapatra said that the entire eastern coast from Puri and West Bengal coast is likely to be impacted by the impending cyclone Dana

22 October,2024 10:19 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI
Odisha: 800 cyclone relief shelters ready to house evacuated people

Odisha: 800 cyclone relief shelters ready to house evacuated people

Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said officials have so far visited 250 cyclone relief centres where the people will be housed after evacuation

22 October,2024 03:27 PM IST | Odisha | mid-day online correspondent
Odisha government orders closure of schools in 14 districts due to Cyclone Dana

Odisha government orders closure of schools in 14 districts due to Cyclone Dana

The Odisha government has announced the closure of schools in 14 districts from October 23 to 25 as a precautionary measure against the impending Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall on October 24. The decision aims to ensure the safety of students amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds.

22 October,2024 09:59 AM IST | Khordha | mid-day online correspondent
Low-pressure formed over Bay of Bengal, to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD

Low-pressure formed over Bay of Bengal, to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD

According to the weather department, the low pressure formed over east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around 5:30 am on Monday, influenced by Sunday’s upper air cyclonic circulation over north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central and southeast part of the sea

21 October,2024 03:03 PM IST | Amaravati | PTI

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