Cyclone Dana Highlights | Waterlogging in parts of Kolkata as heavy rainfall lashes city

Odisha, Bengal start evacuating people ahead of cyclone; Coast Guard on high alert

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

With half of Odisha’s population likely to be affected by the impending cyclone that could cross the east coast, the state government has planned to shift over 10 lakh people from 3,000 villages in 14 districts to relief camps, according to an official statement.

Entire eastern coast from Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island West Bengal coast is likely to be impacted : IMD

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

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged all the MLAs to coordinate with the administration in rescue and relief operations in Odisha, which is likely to bear the brunt of the cyclone.

Based on the IMD forecast, the Odisha government has put 14 districts on alert

Districts such as Angul, Puri, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Ganjam and Mayurbhanj are on alert

IAF lifted NDRF team, 150 personnel and relief material to Bhubaneswar

Odisha govt is asking people in Puri to evacuate during tourist season.

Here are the trains cancelled by Eastern Railways as Dana approaches

Cyclone 'Dana' forms over Bay of Bengal, to cross Odisha-Bengal coasts on early Friday: Met

A deep depression over east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into cyclonic storm 'Dana' on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The storm is likely to move in a northwestward direction, intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal and cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island in the early hours of October 25 with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, the IMD added.

The system lay 560 km southeast of Paradip and 630 km south-southeast of Sagar Island at 5.30 am, it said.

Advising fishermen not to venture into the sea from October 23 to 25, the Met warned that wind speed is likely to reach 60 kilometres per hour (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.

(PTI)

Here are some glimpses into how Odisha is preparing for the storm's wrath

System 'very likely' to move North-West direction and further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Thursday

Listen to what NDRF DIG has to say about preparations

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal on 24th & 25th October 2024: IMD

Dana likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by Thursday morning: IMD

Rain starts in Odisha as Cyclone Dana’s outer band touches land mass: IMD

Parts of Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts in Odisha experienced rain and adverse weather conditions on Wednesday afternoon with the Indian Meterological Centre (IMD) saying that the outer bands of Cyclone ‘Dana’ has begun to affect the eastern coastline.

Senior IMD scientist Umashankar Das posted on X, "According to radar data from Paradip, the outer band of Cyclone ‘Dana’ has touched the land mass in Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts."

He clarified that while the cyclone is around 500 km offshore, its outer bands, composed of clouds, can influence local weather conditions.

The IMD said Cyclone ‘Dana’ is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, a distance of around 70km, early Friday.

In response to the cyclone's movement, the Odisha government has expedited evacuation efforts in the coastal districts of Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Puri and Jagatsinghpur.

The latest IMD bulletin forecast light to moderate rainfall—between 7 cm and 11 cm—at isolated locations in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Puri, Jajpur and Cuttack.

Via PTI

Cyclone 'Dana' to bring very heavy rain in south Bengal, over 150 trains cancelled

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall likely over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal on 24 & 25 October: IMD

Odisha civil service exam postponed, Nandankanan Zoo closed

 The preliminary test of the Odisha civil service examination, 2023, has been postponed in view of the impending cyclone Dana, which will hit the Odisha coast by October 25.

According to a notice issued by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), the preliminary examination, which was scheduled to be held on October 27 has been postponed and a fresh date will be notified after seven days.

The OPSC has advised the candidates to visit its official website for further information.

Meanwhile, the Nandankanan Zoo and State Botanical Garden here will also remain closed for visitors on October 24 and 25 in view of the impending cyclone.

Earlier, the authorities had closed Similipal Tiger Reserve and Bhitarkanika National Park for tourists from October 23 to 25.

Via PTI

Odisha braces for impact, 10 lakh people in 14 districts to be evacuated

NDRF positions 56 teams in five states

The NDRF has deployed a total of 56 teams in five states, including Odisha and West Bengal, in view of cyclone 'Dana', which is expected to make landfall along the Odisha coast between October 24 and 25.

Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday in view of cyclone Dana

Sea beaches deserted as Odisha prepares for landfall of cyclone Dana

Bengal evacuates over 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone 'Dana' approaches coast

Railway minister reviews preparations to minimise cyclone impact on services

Coast Guard on high alert, mobilises vessels and aircraft for swift response

In pics: States prepare for landfall of cyclone Dana

Bhubaneswar airport to suspend operations from 5 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 in view of cyclone Dana

Cyclone Dana likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24: IMD

Cyclone 'Dana' to bring very heavy rain in south Bengal, large number of trains cancelled

Cyclonic storm 'Dana', formed over east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the IMD said.

Eastern and South Eastern railways cancelled a large number of trains on October 24 and 25, in view of the cyclone.

The storm is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday

The Kolkata airport authorities decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday in view of the possible impact of cyclone Dana, an official said.

The step was taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said on Wednesday.

“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 6 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” an AAI spokesperson said.

The IMD said that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha early Friday. The maximum speed during the landfall process is likely to be around 120 kmph.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha braces for impact, around 10 lakh to be evacuated

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who reviewed the state government's preparedness, however, said that 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.

"The remaining people will be brought to safety by 11 am on Thursday," he said.

Likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts during mid-night of 24th to morning of 25th October

IMD took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during mid-night of 24th to morning of 25th October, 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph."

Cyclone Dana: 3 lakh people evacuated in Odisha by Wednesday evening

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said more than 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that barrels toward the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population.

He reviewed the government’s preparedness for the cyclone which is likely to cross the Odisha coast, close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, early on Friday.

“Three districts are likely to be severely affected. Steps are being taken to evacuate people from danger zones...So far, 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated...the remaining will be taken to safety by 11 am on Thursday," the chief minister said.

Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast between October 24-25

Strong winds and rainfall witnessed in Bhadrak's Dhamra

Light rainfall in West Bengal’s Digha ahead of the cyclone's landfall.

As per IMD, the storm is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph.

Bengal guv cancels all his programmes, to monitor activities of the Cyclone Dana from the Control Room in Raj Bhavan

'Dana' is very likely to move northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) from mid-night of 24th to the morning of 25th October as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph

The severe cyclonic storm “DANA” (pronounced as Dana) over central & adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during the past 6 hours, and lay centred at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 24th of October, over northwest & adjoining central Bay of Bengal, near latitude 18.5° N and longitude 88.2°E, about 260 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 290 km south-southeast of Dhamara (Odisha) and 350 km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal).

Rough sea witnessed at Kendrapara coast in Odisha ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall

Flights suspended at Kolkata, Odisha as cyclone approaches

Flights to and from the capital cities of Odisha and West Bengal, including Kolkata, will be suspended from Thursday evening to Friday morning as the region braces for a cyclone set to hit during that time, officials said.

Eight teams formed to tackle Cyclone Dana in Odisha

"We have formed eight teams which would cooperate the district administration. In the core range of Bhitarkarnika, we have deployed six teams. There are several challenges... evacuating local people, cleaning the roads, rescuing animals. We have also formed two teams to work on reviving damaged eco-tourism infrastructure as soon as possible," says Manas Kumar Das, Assistant Conservator of Forests, on preparations to tackle Cyclone Dana

Coastal Odisha receives heavy rain as severe cyclone 'Dana' approaches

The coastal belt of Odisha experienced heavy rain and squally winds on Thursday morning with the sea condition remaining rough, as severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ approached closer to the state’s coast, the IMD said.

Brahmani River in Odisha swells up amid heavy rainfall in the region as cyclone 'Dana' approaches Kendrapara Coast.

Indian Navy prepares to help as landfall approaches

Odisha CM chairs high-level meeting to review readiness; Navy prepares to help

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed the preparedness for severe Cyclone Dana at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari also present at the meeting.

Extremely heavy rainfall likely to occur over Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal

Very Heavy rainfall likely to occur over Kerala. likely to occur over Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand, South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu .

Railway Minister directed us to ensure as less traffic disruption as possible: General Manager of East Coast Railway Parmeshwar Funkwal, Odisha

"Railway has taken many steps in view of cyclone 'Dana'. Railway Minister has reviewed our preparations and directed us to ensure as less traffic disruption as possible, so that we can manage during this cyclone effectively," says General Manager of East Coast Railway Parmeshwar Funkwal.

Visuals from West Bengal's Digha Beach in East Medinipur district

IN PICS | Preps for cyclone 'Dana'

'We have teams that are guarding the temporary migratory bird camps': DFO of Chilika Wildlife Division

Work underway to ensure 100 per cent evacuation from vulnerable areas: Odisha CM Majhi

'Will be staying at Nabanna till the time of landfall': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Cyclone Dana inches closer to landfall in coastal Odisha and West Bengal

Kolkata airport prepares to tackle impact of approaching cyclone Dana

Kolkata: As the time of suspending flight operations gradually approaches in the wake of cyclone Dana, the Kolkata airport authorities started making arrangements to ensure safety of people and planes and infrastructure at the facility.

Flight operations at the airport will be suspended for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday.

All entry and exit doors of the terminal building will be sealed after the last flight departs from the Kolkata airport while the aircraft parked on the bays will be tied up, airport Director Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria said.

"In addition, all aerobridges will be retracted and ladders will be tied together to prevent those from moving and hitting planes during the storm," Beuria said.

-PTI

West Bengal govt evacuates 1,59,837 people, shifts 83,537 to relief camps ahead of Dana landfall

We aim to have 'minimum impact on services and maximum preparedness for passenger safety': GM at East Coast Railway

WATCH | Rainfall in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar

Cyclone Dana may reach speeds of upto 120 kmph: IMD

WATCH | Rough sea conditions in Visakhapatnam ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall

Bhubaneswar airport suspends flight operations till 9 am tomorrow

Evacuation of people underway at coastal areas near Chilika Lake in Odisha

Cyclone Dana approaches coastal areas of Odisha, West Bengal

Kolkata airport suspends flight operations till 9 am tomorrow

Odisha govt releases helpline number for various districts ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall

We will reevaluate the situation tomorrow morning after cyclone Dana makes landfall: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Singh

Kolkata-Odisha bus services suspended ahead of cyclone Dana's landfall

Cyclone Dana to bring heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand, NDRF teams deployed, schools closed

Ranchi: Parts of Jharkhand could experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from Thursday night under the influence of cyclonic storm Dana, a Met Department official said.

An 'orange' alert has been issued for the Kolhan region (West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan and East Singhbhum districts) for Friday, he said.

This category of alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 115 mm to 204 mm in 24 hours, the official said.

"Apart from heavy rain, the region might also experience thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of up to 60 kmph," Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand said.

In view of the inclement weather, Jharkhand School Education and Literacy Development Department on Thursday said that all categories of schools would be closed on Friday in Kolhan division.

"All categories of government, non-government, aided, unaided and private schools, from kindergarten to class 12, operating in West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharswan districts under Kolhan division will remain closed on October 25 in light of the alert issued by the Meteorological Center, Ranchi, regarding heavy rainfall and strong winds under influence of cyclonic storm Dana," a notice issued by the department 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), the IMD said.

-PTI

PM Modi calls Odisha CM Majhi twice, enquires about cyclone preparedness

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi twice on Thursday and enquired about the state's preparedness for the impending cyclone, set to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra post midnight.

During their conversation, the Chief Minister provided detailed information about the ongoing relocation of people and the deployment of response forces such as the NDRF and ODRAF for public safety, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the state's preparations. Additionally, Union Minister Amit Shah discussed the situation with the Chief Minister and promised to provide all necessary assistance and support, the CMO said.

-PTI

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways takes precautionary measures

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) on Thursday said it has initiated comprehensive safety measures to safeguard ports, vessels, and personnel in response to cyclone Dana.

Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shantanu Thakur, chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the preparedness of the Ministry, the Directorate General of Shipping, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Thakur praised the proactive measures taken by the concerned agencies and urged them to stay vigilant in monitoring the situation as the cyclone intensifies, according to an official statement.

The cyclone, currently centered over the East-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify and make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal on the night of October 24, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph.

-PTI

WATCH | Odisha CM Mohan Majhi monitors situation ahead of cyclone Dana's expected landfall

Tracking cyclone 'Dana' approaching Odisha, West Bengal coasts: ISRO

Bengaluru: ISRO on Thursday said its satellites have been tracking the cyclonic storm 'Dana' that is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, providing real-time data to aid disaster management efforts.

It said, polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR are regularly providing valuable information on the cyclone status.

-PTI

Landfall process of severe cyclonic storm DANA is likely to continue till morning hours

Landfall process has commenced and the forward sector of the wall cloud region is entering into land

Landfall process has commenced and the forward sector of the wall cloud region is entering into land. The landfall process would continue till today, the 25th October morning. The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Paradip, IMD wrote on X.

Ready to face post-cyclone situation: Odisha CM

With IMD forecasting flash floods in 16 districts due to cyclone-induced heavy rainfall in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maji on Thursday said his government was well-prepared to tackle any situation and took adequate measures to mitigate potential impacts.

Majhi visited the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office here.

“We are well-prepared to face the situation. The water level in Hirakud reservoir and other places are being constantly monitored and managed,” the chief minister said.

Cyclone likely to cross North Odisha and West Bengal coasts during next 3 to 4 hours

The cyclone is likely to cross North Odisha and West Bengal coasts during next 3 to 4 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph, according to IMD

Centre lies close to Odisha coast near habalikhati nature camp (bhitarkanika)

It is very likely to continiue to move north-northwestwards and cross north odisha coast close to bhitarkanika and dhamara (odisha) during next 1 hour as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph. Landfall process continues and the forward sector of the wall cloud region continues to enter into land. The landfall process would continue till today, the 25th october morning.

Cyclone crossing North Odisha coast

The cyclone is crossing the north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati nature camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

Cyclone is slowly entering onto land

Landfall process continues and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process would continue for next 1-2 hours.

Gusty winds and heavy downpour cause destruction in Odisha

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds continue to lash parts of Odisha

Biju Patnaik International Airport shut in view of cyclone

Odisha monitoring the post-landfall situation of Cyclone Dana at Rajiv Bhavan, in Bhubaneswar

People from vulnerable places are evacuated and brought to Cyclone Shelters, in Kendrapara

WATCH | Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi monitors situation of Cyclone Dana at Rajiv Bhavan, in Bhubaneswar

People evacuated, electricity restored in Bhadrak: ADM

ADM Bhadrak, Shantanu Mohanty said on Friday that vulnerable people have already been evacuated and have been shifted to Cyclone shelters.

"Electricity and other things have been restored. Fire Services, ODRF and NDRF teams have been moved. There has been a red alert in Bhadrak as heavy rain is expected. We have conveyed the message to the people not to go out," he added.

Heavy rains lash parts of south Bengal as severe cyclone 'Dana' batters Odisha coast

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.

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 6:15 AM stated. (PTI)

Trains cancelled in wake of Cyclone Dana

INSAT Cloud picture shows Cyclone located over North Odisha Coast at 0745 hrs IST today

Flight operations resumed

"Normal operations were to start at 9 am but we have preponed it to 8 am. We have followed all post-cyclone procedures. Our teams have inspected operational areas, terminal building and city side and we have resumed operations," said Bhubaneswar Airport Director, Prasanna Pradhan.

'Zero casualty' mission successful, says Odisha CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a press briefing over Cyclone Dana on Friday and said that state's 'zero casualty' mission was successful as nobody died in the cyclonic storm.

Meanwhile, the IMD said that the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass.

Electricity will be restored when rain stops: Odisha minister

Apart from cancelled trains, other trains to run as per schedule: Railways

The Ministry of Railways has said that apart from the cancelled trains (which were notified earlier), other trains will run as per schedule.

"Down Trains coming from South (Visakhapatnam side) towards Bhubaneswar & Howrah are now running. UP Trains from Kharagpur side towards Visakhapatnam will be received at Bhadrak Station at about 1400hrs. First scheduled train is 12245 Howrah-Bangalore Duronto Express. Trains scheduled to originate from Bhubaneswar and Puri will commence after 1200hrs, today, except notified cancelled trains," the railways said.

Source: ANI

WATCH | Waterlogging in parts of Kolkata as region receives heavy rainfall in wake of Cyclone Dana

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses press conference in wake of Cyclone Dana