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Cyclone Dana landfall concludes: ‘Zero deaths’ in Odisha and Bengal; flights, trains resume | 10 points | Latest News India

Cyclone Dana landfall concludes: ‘Zero deaths’ in Odisha and Bengal; flights, trains resume | 10 points | Latest News India

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Oct 25, 2024 12:09 PM IST Cyclone Dana tracker: In Odisha, almost 6 lakh people have been shifted to safer places, including 6,000 pregnant women. Cyclone Dana tracker: Heavy rain and gusty winds impacted normal lives in Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana battered India’s eastern coast disrupting some civic services and damaging crops and trees. The landfall process began on Thursday midnight and is expected to gradually slow down in the early hours of Friday. Cyclone Dana: In Odisha and Bengal, more than 700,000 people evacuated from the coastal regions. (PTI) In Odisha and Bengal, more than 700,000 people evacuated from the coastal regions and moved to shelters over the last few days as the cyclone approached, news agency Reuters reported. Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday asserted that no casualties have been reported during Cyclone Dana adding that the state’s ‘Zero Casualty’ mission was successful. Here’s a 10-point cheat sheet for Cyclone Dana: 1- The cyclone made landfall a little after midnight crossing the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. …

Cyclone Dana: Heavy rain lashes Odisha coast, south Bengal

Cyclone Dana: Heavy rain lashes Odisha coast, south Bengal

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A man protects himself from the wind by a tawel as he walks at Balaramgadi fishing harbor in Balasore district as cyclone ‘Dana’ landfalls on bay of Bengal’s Odisha coast, early Friday, October 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Heavy rains packed with gusty winds lashed parts of southern West Bengal as the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm “Dana” continued to tear through the Odisha coast since midnight on Thursday (October 24, 2024). Follows us for the live updates on the aftermath of Cyclone Dana  According to the latest bulletin from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclonic storm lay centred over north coastal Odisha, near north-northwest of Dhamara and 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 would 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 forenoon of today,” a bulletin of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) at …

Cyclone Dana: High tidal waves hit West Bengal’s Old Digha beach amid landfall in Odisha. Viral video | Trending

Cyclone Dana: High tidal waves hit West Bengal’s Old Digha beach amid landfall in Odisha. Viral video | Trending

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Oct 25, 2024 09:38 AM IST It was centred over north coastal Odisha at 7:30 am, and the severe cyclonic storm has now moved north-northwestwards. Cyclone Dana: Gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered different parts of Odisha and West Bengal after the severe cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha. Visuals capturing the devastation left by this natural calamity have also made their way onto social media. There are also videos of tidal surges, including footage showing high waves hitting West Bengal’s Old Digha beach. Cyclone Dana: The image shows high tidal waves in West Bengal’s Old Digha beach. (X/@ANI) ANI posted the video on X. A little over one and a half minutes long, it shows tides at a much higher level than normal. The high waves crash into the coastline with great force. Take a look at the viral video here: What did IMD say? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is keeping people updated about the trajectory of Cyclone Dana with regular X posts. In an earlier post, the weather office wrote, “The …

Cyclone Dana makes landfall: Flight operations at Biju Patnaik Intnl Airport to resume at 8 AM

Cyclone Dana makes landfall: Flight operations at Biju Patnaik Intnl Airport to resume at 8 AM

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Cyclone Dana live updates The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that tropical cyclone ‘Dana’ started making landfall off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday night. The phenomenon is expected to continue till Friday morning. Coastal districts like Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore and Jagatsinghpur already have 100-110 kms. The cyclone was moving northwest at a speed of 15 kmph and hit about 110 kmph between Bhitrakanika, Bhadraka and Dhamaranagar in the centre. According to Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre, wind speeds can reach 120 km per hour as the storm center hits land. “Work has begun on the ground, and the area in front of the wall cloud is forming soil. It takes four to five hours to complete,” Das said. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that around 5.84 lakh people have been evacuated from low-lying coastal areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah inquired about the country’s preparedness to deal with the cyclone.   Source link

Odisha woman delivers baby boy at Cuttack district hospital after cyclone Dana evacuation | Latest News India

Odisha woman delivers baby boy at Cuttack district hospital after cyclone Dana evacuation | Latest News India

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After being evacuated due to impending Cyclone Dana, which made landfall shortly after midnight on Thursday in Odisha, a woman gave birth to a baby boy at a hospital in Cuttack district’s Niali. A woman gave birth to a baby boy at Niali Hospital after being evacuated. (X- I&PR Department Odisha) The Odisha information and public relations department confirmed that a baby boy was safely delivered at the hospital amid preparations for Cyclone Dana with both the mother and newborn in good health. “Authorities have ensured the safe delivery of a baby boy at Niali Hospital amidst the ongoing preparations for #CycloneDana. The evacuated woman Sai Swopna Behera and her newborn are doing well. Disaster response teams are on the ground ensuring safety and medical care for all,” I & PR Department, Odisha said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).   At least 2,338 pregnant women have been safely admitted to hospitals in Odisha, where they are getting good healthcare, Odisha TV reported. As Cyclone Dana made landfall, heavy rain is being experienced across …

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds In Odisha, Bengal As Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds In Odisha, Bengal As Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall

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Some Odisha districts witnessed wind speeds of 110 kmph and extremely heavy rain. New Delhi: Cyclone Dana has made landfall on the Odisha coast leading to heavy rain and strong winds in several areas. The storm made landfall between Bhitarkanika in the Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak, with a wind speed of around 110 kmph. Here Are 10 Points On Cyclone Dana: The landfall process of Cyclone Dana began on the Odisha coast around midnight with the districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore and Jagatsinghpur witnessing wind speeds of 110 kmph and extremely heavy rain. “The landfall process would continue for the next 1-2 hours,” the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said in an update around 6 am. Dana, which was named by Qatar, is likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by today forenoon, the weather agency added. Reports of trees getting uprooted were received at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner in the Odisha capital Bhubaneswar. In neighbouring West Bengal, East Midnapore and Kolkata also witnessed the impact of the cyclone. The services …

Cyclone Dana makes landfall, crosses north Odisha; Bengal on high alert – India TV

Cyclone Dana makes landfall, crosses north Odisha; Bengal on high alert – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Fishing trawlers anchored in Bhadrak district in Odisha Cyclone Dana landfall process began late night 12:45am and continued till 5:30 am to 6:00 am, said the Meteorological Department. The storm is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. 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 opened a control room at its headquarters and cancelled the leaves of all essential staff to tackle any emergency. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said it is on high alert and has mobilised its vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency over the Bay of Bengal. It said the ICG has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergencies. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; trees uprooted amid severe storm, rain. All eyes on impact: 10 updates | Latest News India

Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; trees uprooted amid severe storm, rain. All eyes on impact: 10 updates | Latest News India

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Oct 25, 2024 06:44 AM IST Cyclone Dana tracker: The Cyclone Dana’s landfall process is expected to continue on October 25 morning, said the IMD. Cyclone Dana updates: Coastal Odisha was battered by heavy winds and rain as Cyclone Dana, classified as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds reaching up to 110 kmph, made landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra shortly after midnight on Thursday, October 24, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The landfall process is expected to continue into Friday morning, October 25, according to the IMD. Cyclone Dana tracker: Police personnel stand guard ashore near a damaged shop at a beach in Balasore on October 24, 2024, hours before cyclone Dana hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal.(AFP) The coastal districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore and nearby Jagatsinghpur district witnessed sudden increase in wind speed. A revenue department official said reports of trees getting uprooted were also received at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner. In a post on X, the IMD said, “Landfall process has commenced. It …

Kolkata airport suspends operations in view of Cyclone Dana

Kolkata airport suspends operations in view of Cyclone Dana

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The Kolkata airport suspended flight operations for 15 hours from Thursday evening in the wake of Cyclone Dana, a senior Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said. Though the flight operations at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport were supposed to be suspended from 6 pm on Thursday, it got delayed a bit. “On Thursday evening, IndiGo`s Amritsar-Kolkata flight was the last flight to arrive in the eastern metropolis and it landed at 6.11 pm. The last flight to depart was IndiGo`s Kolkata-Guwahati flight at 7 pm,” airport director Pravat Ranjan Beuria told PTI. There was a bit delay in suspending flight operations due to a non-specific bomb threat directed towards Kolkata. The threat was posted on X, the AAI official said, adding it later turned out to be a hoax. A total of 309 flights will be affected during the suspension of flight operations at the airport. The airport was supposed to shut down operations at 6 pm on Thursday and resume operations from 9 am on Friday. Meanwhile, all entry and exit …

Cyclone Dana makes landfall between Odisha’s Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, unleashes heavy rainfall | Latest News India

Cyclone Dana makes landfall between Odisha’s Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, unleashes heavy rainfall | Latest News India

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Heavy winds and rains pounded coastal Odisha as severe cyclonic storm Dana made landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra past Thursday midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The storm moved north-northwest at a speed of 15 kmph over the past six hours before making landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak(AFP) The landfall process of cyclone Dana began at around 12:10am between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra of Bhadrak district. “The landfall process would continue till Friday morning after which it would be weaker and then recurve towards Dhenkanal and Angul district instead of Keonjhar,” Manorama Mohanty, regional director of IMD Bhubaneswar said. Officials said the severe cyclonic storm was packing winds gusting to a top speed of 120kmph and triggering torrential rains. Under its impact, a 1-1.5 metre storm surge above the normal tide would be experienced at the coast in the Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts. Mohanty said coastal Odisha would continue to see heavy rainfall through the day. “Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20cm) …