Cyclone Dana Live Updates: ‘100% evacuation’ from areas at risk as IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: The low pressure area, set to transform into a cyclonic storm by October 23, will hit Odisha and West Bengal coast on October 24-25. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alert for the two states. 

Meanwhile, Odisha government has announced closure of schools in coastal districts and has begun preparation of ‘100% evacuation’ of people from areas which are at risk of maximum destruction due to cyclone Dana, reported Indian Express.

The meteorological department has predicted the cyclonic storm to hit the Odisha-West Bengal coast this week. The exact location of the landfall is not known, but IMD said, “…the system is very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 and early morning October 25 as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph with gusting 120 kmph"

“A low pressure area is very likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea during next 24 hours. It is very likely to move west-north-westwards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over east-central Bay of Bengal," the IMD said in its latest bulletin.

IMD Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the system is likely to take the shape of a severe cyclonic storm. He said parts of Odisha are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from October 23 onwards.

"Some places in the coastal region may experience 20 cm rainfall on October 24-25. The intensity of the spell may also increase to 20 to 30 cm, and above 30 at some places," he told a local TV channel in Bhubaneswar.

22 Oct 2024, 01:52:44 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: ‘We are prepared’, Odisha Director of Health Services Mohapatra ahead of cyclone landfall

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha Director of Health Services Mohapatra on Tuesday said that his department is prepared to deal with situations raised after cyclone Dana's landfall. 

Speaking to ANI, Bijay Kumar Mohapatra said, "We are prepared... Every year we are anticipating cyclones and we are facing those cyclones. we have a definite protocol for preparation of management."

22 Oct 2024, 01:36:49 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall expected in southern West Bengal till Oct 25, says IMD

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Due to the upcoming cyclone, heavy rainfall is expected in southern West Bengal districts on October 24 and 25, the IMD said.

The weather system will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy downpours at one or two places in the districts of South 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur and Jhargram.

22 Oct 2024, 01:03:42 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Low pressure area moved over the east-central Bay of Bengal

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The IMD on Tuesday said that the well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards, concentrated into a depression and lay centred at 730 km southeast of Paradip in Odisha and 770 km south-southeast of Sagar island in West Bengal around 5.30 am.

22 Oct 2024, 12:38:11 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Will decide course of action after the identification of districts to be affected by cyclone

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The main districts which will be the most affected by Cyclone Dana are yet to be identified. An Odisha Police officer  has said that they the police force is prepared for the situation and is closely observing the course of cyclone.

"We are waiting for the cyclone to hit, whether it will hit Bangladesh or Odisha, our action will depend on that and preparations are in place for now," Sadangi told reporters

22 Oct 2024, 12:18:50 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall in several Andhra Pradesh districts led to severe flood-like situations on Monday. A drone video, shared by PTI shows the situation in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. 

22 Oct 2024, 12:11:30 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha govt has cancelled leaves of all staff from Oct 23-25

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Odisha government has cancelled the leaves of all staff from October 23 to October 25 in the wake of cyclone forecast.

In a letter to all the departments, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) DK Singh has asked them to remain prepared to tackle the challenges of the impending calamity.

22 Oct 2024, 11:48:43 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: We are waiting for cyclones to hit, says Odisha DGP 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha Director General of Police Sudhanshu Sekhar Sadangi said that the police's preparations are in place to tackle the situations arising out of cyclone 'Dana.'

IMD stated that Cyclone Dana would cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25.

"We are waiting for the cyclone to hit, whether it will hit Bangladesh or Odisha, our action will depend on that and preparations are in place for now," Sadangi told reporters here.

22 Oct 2024, 11:15:58 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone shelters will be equipped with all necessities, says Odisha CM

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha CM on Monday said that preparations are underway to deal with Cyclone Dana.

The Chief Minister said that cyclone shelters will be equipped with all necessities and essential commodities.

"Discussion was also held for early restoration of power and water supply and telephone and road communication. Uninterrupted electricity will be ensured to hospitals. The concerned department has already kept a close watch to prevent hoarding or overcharging of essential commodities," the Chief Minister said.

22 Oct 2024, 11:01:47 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Monitoring grids, emergency transmission towers, says Odisha's Energy Principal Secretary

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha's Energy Principal Secretary, Hemanta Sharma, has said that his department is carefully monitoring all the grids, emergency transmission towers and other energy infrastructure in the state ahead of the cyclone.

"All preparations are going on. Our electricity distribution companies in Baleswar, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri, and Cuttack have alerted their executive engineers and SDPOs and set up a control room. Manpower has been arranged to repair and restore any kind of damage," Sharma told ANI.

22 Oct 2024, 10:47:06 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha DGP says the police preparations are in place to tackle situation due to Dana

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha Director General of Police Sudhanshu Sekhar Sadangi on Tuesday said that the police's preparations are in place to tackle the situations arising out of cyclone 'Dana.'

IMD stated that Cyclone Dana would cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25.

22 Oct 2024, 10:26:03 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Where will Dana cyclone is expected to make landfall?

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between  Puri and Sagar Island on the night of October 24 and morning October 25 with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.

22 Oct 2024, 10:16:22 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha to bear the maximum brunt of the cyclone, says IMD

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The exact place of landfall is yet to be confirmed, but IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that Odisha will face the maximum brunt of Cyclone Dana.

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Sunday said that Odisha is likely to bear the maximum brunt of the cyclonic storm. The cyclone would spend maximum time on the Odisha coast leading to heavy to very heavy rainfall and high speed wind up to 100 km/hour.

22 Oct 2024, 10:05:05 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha on high alert due to cyclone

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The IMD has issued alert for Odisha and West Bengal due to heavy rainfall ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Dana. The IMD in a special message said Sunday's upper air cyclonic circulation over North Andaman Sea and adjoining Bay of Bengal has formed a low-pressure area over the eastcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea in the early morning.

"It is very likely to intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, over eastcentral Bay of Bengal," the IMD said.

22 Oct 2024, 09:51:13 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Inauguration of ₹450 crore modern passenger terminal at Petrapole on Indo-Bangladesh border postponed

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The inauguration of ₹450 crore modern passenger terminal at Petrapole on the Indo-Bangladesh border has been postponed in the wake of Cyclone Dana. The terminal was set to be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah, has been postponed due to the impending cyclone Dana, an official said.

According to sources, Shah was supposed to inaugurate the terminal on October 24.

22 Oct 2024, 09:33:17 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Govt fully prepare to tackle any situation related to cyclone, says CM Majhi

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that the state government is fully prepared to tackle any situation arising out of Cyclone Dana.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana would cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25.

"Zero casualties will be ensured. There is no need to panic. The government is fully prepared to tackle the situation," Majhi said after a review meeting on the state's cyclone preparedness.

22 Oct 2024, 09:15:43 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: ‘Leave Puri as soon as…’ Odisha Govt urges tourists

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha government has urged tourists to leave Puri as soon as the district is likely to be affected by the severe cyclonic storm, reported PTI.

22 Oct 2024, 08:56:29 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu's 3-day visit to Odisha posponed

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Indian President Droupadi Murmu's 3-day visit to Odisha postponed in the wake of cyclone.

22 Oct 2024, 08:33:03 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Amit Shah's visit to Bengal postponed due to cyclone

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to West Bengal was postponed due to cyclone Dana. Amit Shah was set to inaugurate ₹450 crore modern passenger terminal at Bengal’s Petrapole on the Indo-Bangladesh border.

22 Oct 2024, 08:05:48 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: We will ensure zero casualty, says CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: While assuring of zero casualty in the areas which are at risk due to the cyclone, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said, “Zero casualty will be ensured. There is no need to panic. Government is fully prepared to tackle the situation. 100% evacuation will be made after identifying vulnerable areas. NDRF, ODRAF & Fire Services teams are kept ready. Government is closely monitoring the situation. Cyclone shelters will be equipped with all basic necessities and essential commodities. Discussion also held for early restoration of power and water supply and telephone and road communication. Uninterrupted electricity will be ensured to hospitals. Concerned department has already kept a close watch to prevent hoarding or overcharging of essential commodities."

22 Oct 2024, 07:57:48 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall alert in Bengal districts

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: In the wake of heavy rainfall in West Bengal districts, IMD has alerted the coastal districts of Purba and Paschim Medinipur and North and South 24 Parganas on October 23.

22 Oct 2024, 07:43:54 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Schools to remain shut in Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapara, and other Odisha districts from October 23-25

Cyclone Dana Live Updates:  In the wake of upcoming cyclone, schools will remain shut in multiple Odisha districts including Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khurda, Nayagargh and Cuttack districts from October 23-25, reported ANI sharing government order.

22 Oct 2024, 07:33:07 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Schools shut in several Odisha districts

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Special Relief Commissioner asked several schools and Mass Education department to shut schools in districts affected by the cyclone.

The schools will remain closed in the districts of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh and Cuttack districts.

22 Oct 2024, 07:12:22 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha govt prepares for 100 % evacuation

Cyclone Dana Live Updates:Meanwhile, Odisha government has announced closure of schools in coastal districts and has begun preparation of ‘100% evacuation’ of people from areas which are at risk of maximum destruction due to cyclone Dana.

22 Oct 2024, 06:55:57 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: System is very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal  on October 24 night

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The approaching cyclone is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of October 24 and early morning October 25 as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph with gusting 120 kmph, said IMD

22 Oct 2024, 06:31:37 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Multiple departments in the state are on high alert, says Dy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: In the wake of the approaching cyclone, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday said that multiple departments in the state have been instructed to be on high alert as the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in the state due to cyclone 'Dana'.

21 Oct 2024, 10:26:14 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: ‘We are full prepared’ says Bhadrak District Collector Dilip Routrai 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: "On behalf of the administration, I want to inform the people of district that we are full prepared. While the IMD prediction has not clearly specified where exactly the landfall will take place and what will be its intensity, but when cyclone happens, the wind speed goes up to 110 kmph. As far as Bhadrak is concerned, no warning has been issued for tomorrow. A yellow warning has been issued for Oct 23..." says Bhadrak District Collector Dilip Routrai on the district administration's preparations for Cyclone Dana.

21 Oct 2024, 09:53:46 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: NDRF teams on standby for deployment in West Bengal, Odisha. Army, Navy, and Coast Guard kept in readiness

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has kept 14 teams in West Bengal and 11 teams in Odisha on standby for deployment. Rescue and relief teams of the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard along with ships and aircraft have been kept in readiness.

21 Oct 2024, 09:19:07 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cabinet Secretary reviews preparedness for impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal on Monday. 

21 Oct 2024, 09:14:22 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha govt asks tourists to leave Puri 

With the IMD forecasting a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 100-120 kmph slated to hit the Odisha coast by October 25, the Odisha govt today issued an advisory asking tourists to vacate pilgrim town Puri soon.

"The tourists who have come to Puri should leave the seaside pilgrim town soon as the district is likely to be affected by the severe cyclonic storm," PTI quoted State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari as saying 

21 Oct 2024, 06:17:59 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Severe cyclonic storm Dana to cross between Puri and Sagar island, says IMD 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified and is likely to turn into a cyclonic storm by October 23 which will cross between Puri in Odisha and Sagar island in West Bengal, the IMD said

21 Oct 2024, 06:16:21 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Met office forecast heavy rain in the coastal districts of East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts on October 23.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Met office forecast heavy rain in the coastal districts of East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts on October 23.

21 Oct 2024, 05:03:20 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD Bhubaneswar issues wind warning for Odisha on October 24 and 25

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD Bhubaneswar issues wind warning for Odisha on October 24 and 25, says Balasore, Bhadrakh, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Cuttack to face wind speed of 100 to 110 KMPH gusting to 120 KMPH.

21 Oct 2024, 04:45:23 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD advises fishermen not to venture into the sea from October 23 to 25

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Advising fishermen not to venture into the sea from October 23 to 25, the IMD warned that wind speed is likely to reach 60 kmph along and off Odisha-West Bengal coasts from October 23 and gradually increase to 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, from October 24 night till October 25 morning

21 Oct 2024, 03:54:54 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: On October 23, heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places with thunderstorms, lightning in several districts due to Cyclonic Dana, says IMD Bhubaneswar

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: "... Rainfall activity is likely to increase over coastal districts of Odisha. On October 23, heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places with thunderstorms and lightning in several districts," says IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama.

21 Oct 2024, 03:45:06 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone Dana likely landfall between Puri and SagarIsland during October 24 night, says IMD

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Cyclone Dana is very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and SagarIsland during night of October 24 and October 25 early morning as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.

21 Oct 2024, 03:40:30 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Low Pressure Area is very likely intensify into cyclonic storm by October 23 over east central Bay of Bengal, says IMD

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Low Pressure Area over east central Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwest wards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, 2024 over east central Bay of Bengal, the IMD said 

21 Oct 2024, 03:01:34 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Extremely heavy rainfall expected on Oct 24, 25 in gangetic West Bengal, coastal Odisha, says IMD 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: ‘Heavy rainfall warning issued in A&N Islands for today and tomorrow and in coastal Andhra Pradesh and coastal Odisha for 23rd October. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected on 24th & 25th Oct in the gangetic West Bengal and coastal Odisha. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya from 23rd-25th October....In Delhi, the maximum temperature is expected to remain around 33-34 degrees Celcius and minimum temperature at 18-20 degrees Celcius’, IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy 

21 Oct 2024, 01:56:30 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD issues red alert warning of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD has issued a red alert warning of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall (more than 20 cm), and a thunderstorm with lightning has been sounded for isolated places in Puri, Khurda, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur districts on October 24.

21 Oct 2024, 01:36:15 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Where will cyclone Dana will make landfall?

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The cyclone is expected to make landfall on October 24. So far, there has been no clear information about the exact location of landfall. However, there are chances that the severe cyclonic storm could likely hit the north Odisha coast, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar.

21 Oct 2024, 01:11:34 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Depression set to intensify into cyclonic storm 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The low pressure area over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, IMD said in a statement on Monday.

"It is very likely to intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, over eastcentral Bay of Bengal," the IMD said.

21 Oct 2024, 12:53:48 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone effect! Heavy rainfall witnessed over the coastal areas in last 24 hours

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall was observed during past 24 hours till 8:30 am on 21 October, IMD said in its latest update on X.

21 Oct 2024, 12:46:34 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha Districts under yellow alert on Thursday

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The IMD has put several districts of Odisha under yellow alert and forecasted heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) & thunderstorms with lightning, was issued for Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khudra, Ganjam and Gajapati districts in Odisha for Thursday, October 24.

21 Oct 2024, 12:27:36 PM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The weather system is likely to develop into a low-pressure area by afternoon 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: According to IMD update, the weather system is likely to develop into a low-pressure area by this afternoon. Later, it may intensify into a depression over east-central Bay of Bengal by October 22 and subsequently evolving into a cyclonic storm by October 24, the Met office said, adding that it is likely to bring light to moderate rainfall across many areas.

21 Oct 2024, 11:52:56 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: How was the cyclone named as ‘Dana’?

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The cyclone heading towards Odisha got its name from Saudi Arabia. The nation contributed the name as a part of one of the 14 countries list under WMO's tropical cyclone naming system for the North Indian Ocean. The name "Dana" is derived from Arabic, meaning "generosity" or "bounty."

21 Oct 2024, 11:29:40 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha govt prepares for cyclone 

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Amid the anticipation of the cyclone, Odisha government is preparing to tackle the unfavourable conditions due to harsh weather in coastal areas.

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja held a review meeting with senior officials to ensure preparedness.

21 Oct 2024, 11:10:42 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone's projected path

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclone Dana is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday. The storm is expected to reach the northwest Bay of Bengal near the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by Thursday morning.

21 Oct 2024, 11:00:59 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Places which will witness the impact of cyclonic storm

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The Cyclone Dana will have an impact on coastal areas of north Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bangladesh next week.

21 Oct 2024, 10:37:14 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclonic circulation over Andaman sea is likely to intensify in next 24 hours

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The cyclonic circulation over Andeman sea is likely to grow intense and turn into a low-pressure area before transforming into a full fledged cyclone over Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, the IMD said in a special bulletin.

21 Oct 2024, 10:24:12 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Light to moderate rainfall expected in Andhra Pradesh cities

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Neighbouring Andhra Pradesh will also witness impact on weather conditions due to the cyclone. According to IMD weather experts, light to moderate rainfall is also likely in Andhra Pradesh.

21 Oct 2024, 10:08:29 AM IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for these cities

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The IMD has issued orange warning for Kendrapada, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Gajapati, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) along with thunderstorms, reported PTI on Sunday.

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