Today is a busy day with several key events happening across India and the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Priyanka Gandhi will file her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, and key Q2 financial results will be announced. Additionally, Cyclone Dana is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, prompting school closures in West Bengal.
As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, West Bengal and Odisha are taking precautionary measures. Schools in nine districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, will be closed from October 23 to 26, while Odisha has ordered school closures in 14 districts. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts the storm will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, making landfall near Puri and Sagar Island on October 24.
Cyclone Dana is poised to make landfall on India’s eastern coast as a severe cyclonic storm, prompting authorities in Odisha, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu to prepare for harsh weather conditions. This event underscores the vulnerability of India’s coastlines to cyclones, and serves as a reminder of the recent history of cyclonic activity impacting the country.
Cyclone Dana, named by Qatar, is intensifying and is expected to hit the East Indian coast on Thursday, October 24th. This storm, meaning ‘generosity’ in Arabic, follows the well-defined naming system used by the World Meteorological Organisation. The article delves into the fascinating process behind naming cyclones and the role of regional nations in contributing to the list.
Bengaluru is expected to experience more rain today, October 22, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. While schools and Anganwadis in the city were closed yesterday due to heavy rains, there is no such announcement today. Meanwhile, other parts of Karnataka are facing heavier rainfall, with isolated heavy rain predicted in Udupi, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Chikballapura, and Kolar districts. The IMD has also issued warnings for heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal due to the approaching Cyclone Dana.
Bangalore is experiencing heavy rainfall today, October 21, with the Regional Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert. Schools and anganwadis have been closed due to the downpour, and traffic disruptions are reported in several areas. The heavy rainfall is linked to Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal later this week.
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm, named Dana, by October 23, potentially impacting the Odisha and West Bengal coastlines. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings to fishermen and initiated pre-cyclone preparations in the affected states.
