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Name of the Disaster: Cyclone Dana
About the Disaster: Cyclone Dana, now intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, is on track to bring severe impact to Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone generated high winds between 100-120 km/h and cause heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, especially in coastal districts. In Odisha, the government has prepared 800+ multipurpose cyclone shelters stocked with essentials. Schools in vulnerable areas are closed until further notice, and all fishermen have been advised to stay ashore. Anticipating disruptions, Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert for potential flooding, road blockages, and power outages. Public and rail transport may face significant delays, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified the cyclone's status with red alerts for rainfall and wind intensity in specific coastal areas. President Draupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah have postponed their scheduled visits to the region to prioritize disaster preparedness. It has made landfall on October 24, 2024, along the eastern coast of India, significantly impacting the states of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone brought torrential rains and powerful winds, resulting in widespread destruction, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, in Kendra pada, Baleswar, and Bhadrak in Odisha, In Odisha, approximately 50,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas as a precautionary measure, and over 200 trains were cancelled to ensure public safety.
Current Scenario:
- Coastal districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, and Jagatsinghpur are experiencing increased wind speeds.
- Uprooted trees have blocked several roads in Bhadrak district due to strong winds and heavy rain.
- NDRF team removed uprooted trees in different villages of Dhamara after Cyclone Dana made landfall in the coastal areas of the state. The people of Dhamra, Bhadrak and adjoining areas in coastal Odisha witnessed turbulent seas, gusty winds and rainfall as an impact of the cyclone.
- The storm moved north-northwest at 15 km/h and made landfall between Bhitarkanika (Kendrapara) and Dharma (Bhadrak) with wind speeds around 110 km/h.
- Approximately 10 districts are predicted to be affected; evacuation processes by government are concluding.