Cyclone Dana Intensifies: IMD Issues Severe Weather Warning for West Bengal and Odisha

Cyclone Dana has escalated into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and is approaching the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning, predicting strong winds and extremely heavy rainfall in the affected regions, including Puri, Cuttack, Hooghly, and Kolkata. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island during the night of October 24th and the early hours of October 25th, bringing wind speeds of up to 120 km/h. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take precautions and stay informed about the latest developments.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha and West Bengal Race Against Time to Evacuate Millions Ahead of Landfall

Odisha and West Bengal are scrambling to evacuate over 1.2 million people before Cyclone Dana makes landfall late Thursday. The storm, now a ‘severe cyclonic storm’, is intensifying and is set to impact coastal regions with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have activated emergency response plans, setting up shelters and mobilizing medical teams to minimize potential casualties.

Cyclone Dana: Red Alert Issued as Storm Heads Towards Odisha-Bengal Coast

Cyclone Dana, formerly a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall along the Odisha-Bengal coast on October 25th. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal, with significant impacts anticipated. This article provides key information about Cyclone Dana, including its trajectory, potential impacts, and precautionary measures.

Cyclone Remal Makes Landfall in Bangladesh and West Bengal

On May 26th, Cyclone Remal made landfall over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal region in India. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipated the landfall process to continue for approximately four hours, with maximum wind speeds reaching 110-120 kmph. The IMD stated that the cyclone would move northwards, impacting areas such as Sagar Islands, Khepupara, Canning, and Mongla. In response to the approaching cyclone, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose chaired an emergency review meeting. The state government, including Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, has implemented measures to manage the potential after-effects of the cyclone, including deploying teams for water clearance and activating pumping stations.

Cyclone Remal Intensifies, Poised to Make Landfall in Coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that Cyclone Remal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal region around midnight on Sunday. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are predicted to impact West Bengal, coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and other northeastern states. The cyclone’s name, Remal, translates to ‘sand’ in Arabic and was proposed by Oman. Kolkata Airport has suspended flight operations for 21 hours due to the impending landfall.

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