Cyclone Dana is headed towards Odisha and the Bengal coast, and thus, rain and wind are predicted. The Meteorological Department has warned the public that a cyclone is expected to hit the coast between October 24 and 26 with winds of 120 km/h.
An IMD official stated, “The intensity of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge will peak during the landfall period. This is expected between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25.”
Key Updates on Cyclone Dana:
- Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations starting 6 p.m. on October 24.
- IMD has issued a rain alert for Odisha.
- Heavy rainfall is predicted in parts of Jharkhand; NDRF teams have been deployed.
- Odisha has deployed 182 teams and 2,000 personnel for Cyclone Dana response efforts.
- West Bengal’s Raj Bhavan has established a task force.
Government Actions
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said, “We plan to relocate 10 lakh people to various cyclone shelters where all necessary services will be provided. We expect the evacuation process to gain momentum by evening.” He made this statement following the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
The Meteorological Department are banning the use of umbrellas, avoiding going out or driving, avoiding paths with water to walk or drive on, and avoiding congregating as the storm may bring a lot of discomfort such as water damage.
The cyclone has redirected train operation to its standby mode where all trains have been pulled off to avoid any casualties in case of occurrence of the cyclone. Coastal areas are preparing for this to be a significant test for them due to the rain that will be experienced.
And this also comes with high tides that will make the flooding levels even worse. The effect of Cyclone Dana could further reach states other than Odisha and Bengal as the meteorological department forecasts further downpours.
In the future, more data released from the lower levels of governance will be important to steer people through this difficult weather occurrence.
Overview Of Cyclone Dana
Cyclone Dana is a very large cyclone of the Bay of Bengal, which in the near future will take on coastal Odisha and West Bengal. And the wind speed range is from 0 to 120 Km per hour. Therefore Cyclone is expected to make landfall between 24 and 26 October.
This indicates a heavy inflow of rain and intermittent harsh gusts. The Meteorological Department of India has given alerts regarding probable flooding and damage to property so local administrations start implementing contingencies.
They include evacuations and non-operational railways to prevent the occurrence of mass dangers. The cyclone is expected to affect states further along the coast since the rains are predicted to be heavy thereby affecting the areas further inland.
Cyclone Dana is on its way, and attention is still being paid to the preparation and coping strategies during this natural disaster.
Meteorological Department Warnings
It has come to our attention that the Meteorological Department of this country has alerted the nation to Cyclone Dana in the next few days to target Odisha and Bengal.
The tropical cyclone, with projected speeds of up to 120 km an hour, is expected to bring heavy rainfall that causes flooding and infrastructural destruction. People living near the coast are being cautioned to move out and follow the movement of the storm.
Authorities also observed the changes in the cyclone’s intensity and direction. They also wanted residents to remain alert. These warnings are to address the safety of the people as Cyclone Dana threatens to strike.
Cancellation Of Train Services
Due to the approaching cyclone Dana, many trains have been cancelled in the areas of Odisha and Bengal. The Indian Railways administration has taken preventive measures for the safety of passengers. They even accordingly have closed operations on several splits, possibly prone to the cyclone carrying potentially strong winds and Rain.
Wind speeds are expected to gust up to 120 km/h and authorities are acting in the best interest of the traveling public. They are doing so by making decisions that will limit services that may cause life-threatening incidents.
The passengers are encouraged to go to the official railway channels and to look at the status of their trips before going to the stations. Some of the cancellations involve emergency drills amid Cyclone Dana’s possible landfall between October 24 and 26.
They are planning to avoid a lot of risks and any possible disturbance they are most likely going to face during this worst kind of weather. This will enable them to respond to emergencies that may prevail.
Post-Cyclone Dana Recovery Plans
Since the citizens in the Odisha and Bengal areas need to carry on with their normal lives after Cyclone Dana, recovery strategies are important. Currently, the authorities are concerned with responding to the needs of the affected population in the form of food, medicals, and temporary shelters for the affected population.
Also, contingency assessments will be made with regard to infrastructural development that will enable one to make the right decisions on which areas require the repair of roads, schools, and other public facilities.
The post-earthquake rebuilding plan will also highlight steps to increase the country’s level of disaster readiness as well as efforts to improve the design of structures to minimize the risks of future cyclones. Community enforcement and support skills will also be necessary to restore people’s lives decently after Cyclone Dana.