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Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall, Odisha And Bengal On Alert: 10 Points

Cyclone Dana Makes Landfall, Odisha And Bengal On Alert: 10 Points

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Police officials make announcements at Hooghly ahead of Cyclone ‘Dana’ landfall in Kolkata New Delhi: Heavy rains and gusty winds battered southern West Bengal on Thursday as the state administration evacuated over 2.5 lakh people to safety in anticipation of the impending severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana,’ set to make landfall in Odisha after midnight. Here’s your 10-point cheatsheet to this big story The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm Dana began on Thursday night and was expected to continue till Friday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At 4.30 pm, the storm was located 150 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 250 km south-southeast of West Bengal’s Sagar Island. In anticipation of the cyclone, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state had identified more than 3.5 lakh people for evacuation from low-lying areas. As of Thursday, 243,374 people had already taken shelter in relief camps. “For evacuation from low-lying areas, we have identified 356,941 people,” Ms Banerjee told reporters, adding that she would remain at the state secretariat overnight to monitor …

ISRO satellites tracking cyclone Dana since October 20

ISRO satellites tracking cyclone Dana since October 20

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Dark clouds hover over the Hooghly River as Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast, near Howrah Bridge in Kolkata on October 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said its polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR had been tracking the cyclone Dana since October 20. ”Cyclonic storm Dana is fast approaching the coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal. ISRO satellites are tracking the cyclone since October 20. ISRO polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR are regularly providing valuable information on the cyclone status. ISRO polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 Scatterometer sensor provides the status of ocean winds and their circulation well before the formation of the cyclone,” the space agency said. ISRO also released pictures and videos and stated that the satellite inputs help in better monitoring and mitigation of the cyclone threat to India. Published – October 24, 2024 10:12 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

BCCI Rejects Bengal’s Plea To Defer Ranji Trophy Match vs Kerala Due To Cyclone Dana

BCCI Rejects Bengal’s Plea To Defer Ranji Trophy Match vs Kerala Due To Cyclone Dana

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File image of BCCI logo.© BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected a request from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to reschedule two of its home domestic games due to the threat of Cyclone Dana. The CAB had urged BCCI to defer their Ranji Trophy and U-23 Col CK Naidu Trophy matches against Kerala and Railways, respectively, scheduled to be played this week in Kolkata and Kalyani, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo. Bengal’s senior team will host Kerala at the Jadavpur University Campus’ second Ground in Kolkata as the third round of the Ranji Trophy begins on Saturday. The CAB was hopeful that BCCI would accommodate their request with a slightly longer gap between matches for this season. After the conclusion of the match between Bengal and Kerala, both teams will have a week-long gap before their next encounter. Kerala will travel back home for their fourth-round fixture to host Uttar Pradesh from November 6 while Bengal will take on Karnataka in Bengaluru from November 6. …

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

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

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Several districts in West Bengal experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday morning as severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ inched closer to the state`s coast and neighbouring Odisha, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD stated that the storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early on Friday, with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph. As per PTI reports, the cyclone was located 280 km southeast of Paradip in Odisha and 370 km south-southeast of Sagar Island in West Bengal as of 2:30 AM. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall across south Bengal, including districts like North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly. The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated places likely to experience extremely heavy downpours on Thursday and Friday. The coastal districts of Bengal were already experiencing moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds by Thursday morning, with Kolkata witnessing an overcast sky and intermittent showers. According to PTI, …

Cyclone Dana: Over 200 trains cancelled, flights suspended; Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall | 10 points | Latest News India

Cyclone Dana: Over 200 trains cancelled, flights suspended; Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall | 10 points | Latest News India

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Oct 24, 2024 06:53 AM IST Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said over 30% of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana. As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, expected to make landfall by October 25, the state is preparing to evacuate around 10 lakh people from several coastal districts. Meanwhile, more than 1.14 lakh people in West Bengal have already been moved to shelters as a precautionary measure. A deserted Chandipur beach in view of cyclone ‘Dana’, which is expected to make landfall in Odisha, in Balasore on Wednesday. (PTI) Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who reviewed the state government’s preparedness, said only 30 per cent of the people, or around 3-4 lakh people living in the identified ‘danger zone’, have been evacuated by Wednesday evening. 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 (IMD) …

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Odisha, Bengal Brace For Impact As Storm To Make Landfall Today

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Odisha, Bengal Brace For Impact As Storm To Make Landfall Today

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Last Updated: October 24, 2024, 06:00 IST Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: As the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department predicted that it is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Thursday. In view of the cyclone, West Bengal and Odisha governments are gearing up to tackle the adverse situations. Meanwhile, Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar airport authorities have decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday owing to the cyclone. In addition to this, over 190 local trains running through the South Eastern Railway jurisdiction have been cancelled. With Cyclone Dana forecasted to make landfall on October 24 and 25 along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, the Indian Coast Guard is on “high alert” and has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergency situation at sea. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

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

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More than 1.14 lakh people in West Bengal have been evacuated to safer shelters with `severe` Cyclone Dana approaching the neighbouring Odisha coast, officials reported on Wednesday, October 23.  The cyclone, which is expected to bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated.  In anticipation of the storm, flight operations at Kolkata airport will be suspended for 15 hours, from 6 pm on Thursday until 9 am on Friday. Apart from this, the Eastern Railway has cancelled 190 local trains in its Sealdah division from 8 pm on Thursday to 10 am on Friday to ensure passenger safety, news agency PTI reported. The coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds on Thursday and Friday. “Landfall will begin on the night of 24th October (Thursday) and continue until the morning of 25th October (Friday). The maximum wind speed during this …

Bhubaneswar Airport To Suspend Operations For 16 Hours In View Of Cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar Airport To Suspend Operations For 16 Hours In View Of Cyclone Dana

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Last Updated:October 23, 2024, 23:31 IST The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph, is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning Flight operations at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar will remain suspended for 16 hours. (Representative Image) Flight operations at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar will remain suspended for 16 hours from Thursday evening in view of cyclone Dana, a statement said. The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph, is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). “Airport operation will be suspended from 5 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 due to cyclone Dana,” the statement said. Over 100 flights operate at the Bhubaneswar airport every day, recording a footfall of nearly about 15,000 people, officials said. Earlier, the East Coast Railway had cancelled 198 trains that were scheduled from October 23 …

Cyclone Dana set to make landfall on Odisha coast, NDRF deploys 56 teams in five states

Cyclone Dana set to make landfall on Odisha coast, NDRF deploys 56 teams in five states

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Image Source : PTI Cyclone Dana is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha Cyclone ‘Dana’ has formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and is set to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm along the Odisha coast, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone, predicted to bring wind speeds of 100-120 kmph, is expected to strike on the night of October 24 which is likely to bring widespread impact to the region. IMD officials have warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in both coastal and northern parts of Odisha, with 14 districts likely to be affected by the storm’s fury. Along with strong winds, the cyclone is expected to cause significant disruptions across the state, raising concerns of flooding, uprooted trees, and damaged infrastructure. In response to the approaching storm, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 56 teams across five states, including Odisha and West Bengal. Mohsen Shahedi, the deputy inspector general (operations) of the NDRF, said the teams are fully equipped with …

Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport to suspend flight ops for 15 hours from Oct 24

Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport to suspend flight ops for 15 hours from Oct 24

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Kolkata`s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday, October 23, announced the suspension of flight operations for a period of 15 hours. The decision was made in light of predicted heavy winds and torrential rainfall expected to affect the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, in view of Cyclone Dana. “The airport will cease all flight operations starting from 4 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) on October 24 until 9 am IST on October 25 as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety. Meteorological reports indicate that Cyclone Dana is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with gale-force winds, severely impacting air transportation in the region,” an official from Kolkata air traffic control (ATC) said. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Kolkata airport, in its statement, said, “In view of Cyclone Dana`s impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 1800 IST (6 pm) on 24.10.2024 to 0900 IST on 25.10.2024 due to predicted heavy winds and …