Live Updates | Cyclone Dana Tracking News: South Bengal Braces For Heavy Rains, Over 170 Trains Cancelled

Cyclone Dana To Make Landfall On Odishan Tomorrow

The cyclonic storm developed over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamara area of Bhadrak district between October 24 night and October 25 morning as a severe cyclonic storm. As per the DG of the India Meteorological Department, Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra, the process of landfall will take around five to six hours during the said period. 

Cyclone Dana Latest News: More Than 170 Trains Cancelled

More than 170 express and passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway (SER) jurisdiction have been cancelled in view of the severe cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: MET Warns Of Heavy Rains Accross Bengal

The Met warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy downpours in isolated places in the south Bengal districts of North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts on October 24 and 25.

Cyclone Dana LIVE: When Will Cyclone Make Landfall?

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 LIVE: Kolkata Airport To Suspend Flight Operations From 6 PM On Thursday

The Kolkata airport authorities have 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 has been 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.

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Know Why Its Called Dana

Dana means "generosity" in Arabic and the name for the cyclone was chosen by Qatar as per the standard convention of naming tropical cyclones in the region.

Cyclone Dana LIVE: 10 Lakh People In 14 Districts To Be Evacuated

As Cyclone ‘Dana’ barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half the state’s population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating around 10 lakh people in 14 districts to safety.

The Indian Meterological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, around 70km away, early Friday.

It said that the landfall process will start from the night of October 24 and will continue till the morning of October 25. The maximum speed during the landfall process is likely to be around 120 kmph, IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

He said landfall is mostly a slow process which usually takes around 5-6 hours. "Therefore, heavy rainfall, wind and storm surge will reach the peak during the landfall time which is between October 24 night and October 25 morning," he added.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, the cyclone moved northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph and lay centred about 490 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 520 km south-southeast of Dhamra (Odisha) and 570 km southsoutheast of Sagar Island (West Bengal).

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: NDRF Positions 56 Teams In 5 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.

Mohsen Shahedi, deputy inspector general (operations) of the NDRF, told PTI that the teams are equipped with pole and tree cutters, inflatable boats, basic first-aid tools and other flood rescue equipment.

"The focus areas for us, and as informed by the IMD and other agencies, are the states of Odisha and West Bengal," the officer of the federal disaster contingency force said, as quoted by news agency PTI. A senior officer added that a total of 45 teams were sought by the states in view of the cyclone. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked a total of 56 teams, out of which 45 are on active deployment right now.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: NDRF Positions 56 Teams In 5 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.

Mohsen Shahedi, deputy inspector general (operations) of the NDRF, told PTI that the teams are equipped with pole and tree cutters, inflatable boats, basic first-aid tools and other flood rescue equipment.

"The focus areas for us, and as informed by the IMD and other agencies, are the states of Odisha and West Bengal," the officer of the federal disaster contingency force said, as quoted by news agency PTI. A senior officer added that a total of 45 teams were sought by the states in view of the cyclone. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked a total of 56 teams, out of which 45 are on active deployment right now.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Cyclonic storm to cross eastern coast tomorrow

As of 11:30 AM today, Cyclone Dana is positioned over the East Central Bay of Bengal, with its center located 570 km from Sagar Island and 490 km from Paradip. The cyclone is expected to move northwest and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow morning.

Cyclone Dana LIVE: IMD forecasted rainfall in Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning over parts of Andhra Pradesh for five days, starting from October 23. According to PTI, isolated areas in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP) and Yanam are expected to experience these conditions from October 23 to 27.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Advisory for fisherman

Manoranjan Dash, District Fisheries Officer (Biology and Technology), said that fisherfolk have been advised to not venture out into the sea. "We have informed all the fishermen regarding cyclone guidelines of Odisha government. They have been advised not go inside Chilika Lake till October 26," he said.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha experienced rainfall on Wednesday afternoon

Parts of Odisha's Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts experienced rain and rough weather on Wednesday afternoon as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the outer bands of Cyclone 'Dana' had started impacting the eastern coastline.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Over 200 trains cancelled in Odisha

Over 200 trains have been canceled in Odisha, a state often affected by cyclones, and officials reported that preparations are being made to evacuate residents from at-risk areas.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Indian Coast Guard on alert

The Indian Coast Guard announced that it is on high alert and has deployed its vessels and aircraft to quickly address any emergencies caused by the cyclone, which is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall to the two neighboring states.

Cyclone Dana Landfall Update: Rescue operation detail

With Cyclone 'Dana' forming over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, the Odisha government accelerated the evacuation of residents from coastal areas and dispatched 288 rescue teams to vulnerable locations across 14 districts, officials reported. The state has already deployed 19 NDRF teams, 51 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams, and 178 Fire Services teams, with an additional 40 teams sent to assist in affected areas. On Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force airlifted 150 NDRF personnel and relief supplies to Bhubaneswar using two aircraft.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling statement

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh said, "We have alerted all district headquarters and cancelled leaves of all doctors. We have also alerted emergency wings (of hospitals). CM Mohan Charan Majhi is personally monitoring everything. Seven ministers have been given the responsibility to oversee the preparedness. We are all ready."

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy rainfall in Kolkata

In the coming days, Cyclone Dana is expected to affect the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal is moving northwest and is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 24. The cyclone is forecasted to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on the night of October 24 or early morning of October 25. In preparation for the cyclone's potential impact, Kolkata airport authorities have initiated measures to manage any situation that may arise.

Cyclone Dana Landfall update: NDRF and SDRF teams deployed at several places

NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in vulnerable areas, and integrated control rooms have been established at both the state and district levels to manage the situation effectively.

Cyclone Dana Tracking News: Around 150 trains have been cancelled

Train services in Odisha and West Bengal have been affected by the approaching cyclone. Nearly 150 trains have been cancelled, and several others have been rerouted due to adverse weather conditions in the region.

Cyclone Dana Live Udpates: Schools closed in THESE districts

The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and educational institutions in various parts of the state will remain closed, following an advisory from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about Cyclone Dana, which is anticipated to make landfall along the West Bengal coast by October 24.

Cyclone Dana Landfall Update: Cyclonic storm to intensify tomorrow morning (Oct 24)

The depression is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 24. It is forecasted to cross the northern Odisha and West Bengal coasts, between Puri and Sagar Island, during the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, with wind speeds ranging from 100 to 110 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha government is preparing to evacuate 10 lakh people

With Cyclone Dana approaching, nearly 10 lakh people are expected to be relocated to relief camps before the storm makes landfall. According to PTI, the Odisha government has outlined plans to move over 10 lakh residents from 3,000 villages in 14 districts to relief shelters, as per an official statement.

Cyclone Lana Tracking News: Relief materials transported to bhubaneshwar

According to an IAF official, two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Wednesday transported 150 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and relief materials to Bhubaneswar in preparation for Cyclone Dana's anticipated landfall along the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Landfall on October 25

The low-pressure system, expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, is forecasted to impact the Odisha and West Bengal coasts on October 24-25. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for both states. Stay tuned to Zee News for all the latest updates.

Cyclone Dana Latest News: IMD Says Storm To Intensify On Early Friday

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.