Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Depression, remnant of the cyclonic storm, weakens into well marked low pressure area

Cyclone Dana: Joy amid gloom as 2200 babies born during cyclone in Odisha

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Amid trails of destruction and anxious moments triggered by severe cyclonic storm Dana, as many as 2200 babies including 18 twins were born during its fury in Odisha. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Electricity services across Odisha will be fully restored by tomorrow afternoon: CM Mohan Majhi

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Atotal of eight lakh people were evacuated to safer places in view of Cyclone Dana in the State, informed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi after reviewing the evacuation and restoration measures on Friday. Read More...

Harrowing time for residents as Cyclone Dana pummels coastal Odisha at midnight, leaves widespread damage

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Cyclone Dana has inflicted widespread damages in Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak districts in the State. While many old and huge trees have been uprooted, electric polls have been broken in the gusty wind. As a result, houses of many people have been damaged and roads have been blocked. While standing crops have also been damaged due to the cyclonic storm, some low-lying areas have been inundated with rainwater causing inconvenience for the residents. Read More...

Harrowing time for residents as Cyclone Dana pummels coastal Odisha at midnight, leaves widespread damage

 

Cyclone Dana: Schools and colleges in Balasore district to remain closed on Saturday

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Schools and colleges in Balasore district to remain closed on Saturday as cyclone shelters run from there; in view of heavy rain alert, schools in Keonjhar and Bhadrak to remain closed on Saturday

Cyclone Dana: Pucca houses will be provided to people who lost houses, says Odisha Minister

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Odisha government while feeling complacent about achieving 'zero casualty' target has announced that people whose houses have been damaged due to Cyclone Dana will be provided pucca houses. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Two fishing trawlers stranded in turbulent sea near Dhamra shore

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As many as two fishing trawlers have been stranded in mid-turbulent sea after the completion of the landfall of Cyclone Dana on Friday. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Zero casualties a testament to Odisha’s resilience, says BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

Posted by: Poonam Singh

BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda on Friday lauded the proactive response of the Odisha government led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi in effective tackling of the severe cyclonic storm Dana.Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Restoration and relief work in full swing, says Odisha Fire Services DG

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The restoration and relief works have begun in full swing after the season’s first Cyclone Dana made its landfall on the Odisha coast in the early hours of Friday. Fire Services, ODRAF, and NDRF teams have been engaged in removing uprooted trees and clearing public roads. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Situation normal in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri; it's Lord Jagannath’s blessing, say residents

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Even as severe cyclonic storm Dana caused some damage in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore, several other urban areas including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri were spared as no impact was observed here. Read More...

Why cyclone Dana could not gain strength? IMD lists factors

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Issuing forecast regarding weak cyclones compared to more intense and powerful cyclones is always challenging, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) after several models suggested different facts regarding severe cyclonic storm Dana. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: ASHA worker wins praise for carrying elderly woman to cyclone shelter on shoulder; watch

Posted by: Poonam Singh

It is always said that you will get recognition someday if you do your duty with dedication. This has been proven right in the case of Sibani Mandal in Odisha who is now getting praises from all quarters for her dedication towards shifting an elderly woman by carrying her on her shoulder to cyclone shelter ahead of the severe cyclonic storm which made landfall on October 24-25. Read More...

Cyclone Dana triggers heavy rain in Odisha; IMD issues red alert for 3 districts today

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The severe cyclonic storm Dana made landfall between October 24 and 25 in Odisha as per the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Even though the intensity of the cyclone Dana was less, it triggered heavy rainfall in several parts of coastal Odisha. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: IMD shares information on why eye was not formed and stretched landfall process

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The people in different parts of Odisha heaved a sigh of relief as the severe cyclonic storm Dana did not cause much damage and the system is likely to weaken gradually into a deep depression in the next five hours. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Indian Railways shares important information on resumption of train services

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Indian Railways on Friday issued an important message for the passengers after several trains were cancelled in Odisha and other states in view of the cyclone Dana.Read More...

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar airport resumes as cyclone Dana crosses coast

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar announced the resumption of flight services on Friday after Cyclone Dana crossed the Odisha Coast in the wee hours. Read More...

Cyclone Dana landfall process completed, deep depression in next 6 hours: IMD

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday informed that the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana completed and the system weakened into a cyclonic storm over north coastal Odisha. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Road and power restoration by today; 'zero casualty' target achieved, says Odisha CM

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Friday informed that the state has been successful in ensuring ‘zero casualty’ and mitigating the emergency situation arising out of the severe cyclonic storm Dana. Read More...

Cyclone Dana landfall process continues, Odisha CM reviews situation

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Even as the landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana continues in Odisha, several districts are continuing to experience gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall activities since early morning of Friday.

Cyclone Dana Aftermath

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

After Cyclone Dana makes landfall, trees uprooted in its wake has disrupted road connectivity in several places in Dhamra; rescue teams are clearing the roads to restore communicati 

Cyclone Dana Aftermath

After Cyclone Dana makes landfall, trees uprooted in its wake has disrupted road connectivity in several places in Dhamra; rescue teams are clearing the roads to restore communication#CycloneDanaAftermath #CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha… pic.twitter.com/FOLF3SDaxc

— OTV (@otvnews) October 25, 2024

Cyclone likely to weaken into cyclonic storm by forenoon today

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty surface wind battered the Odisha coast as Cyclone Dana made its landfall between Bhitarkanika in the Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak, with a wind speed of around 110kmph.

Chandbali receives highest rainfall

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

#CycloneDana makes landfall in Odisha; #WATCH images from Chandbali that received the highest rainfall under the influence of the cyclonic storm#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/pUSRUCj4It

— OTV (@otvnews) October 25, 2024

Landfall process to continue for 1-2 hours

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Latest on Cyclone Dana from IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty

- Dana lies 15 km north of Dhamra
- Rear sector of the cyclone entering land
- Landfall process to continue for 1-2 hours

Latest on #CycloneDana from IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty

- Dana lies 15 km north of Dhamra
- Rear sector of the cyclone entering land
- Landfall process to continue for 1-2 hours#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/RITDwVHjlb

— OTV (@otvnews) October 25, 2024

 

Dhamra continues to receive heavy rainfall

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As the rear sector of Cyclone Dana crosses Odisha Coast, Dhamra continues to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds; reports from the spot reveal that after a brief lull for some time, wind and rainfall has picked at dawn.

As the rear sector of #CycloneDana crosses Odisha Coast, Dhamra continues to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds; reports from the spot reveal that after a brief lull for some time, wind and rainfall has picked at dawn #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate… pic.twitter.com/mApgtTAv8p

— OTV (@otvnews) October 25, 2024

 

Chandabali receives highest rainfall

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Chandabali in Bhadrak receives highest rainfall of 131.6 mm; Balasore records 42.8 mm of rainfall.

Cyclone Dana crosses Odisha coast close to Habalikhati nature

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As Cyclone Dana crossed Odisha coast close to Habalikhati nature camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamra, it unleashed strong winds uprooting trees and triggered heavy rainfall in Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore and Bhadrak districts.

As #CycloneDana crossed Odisha coast close to Habalikhati nature camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamra, it unleashed strong winds uprooting trees and triggered heavy rainfall in Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore and Bhadrak districts#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate… pic.twitter.com/8bpc2gZfdB

— OTV (@otvnews) October 25, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana crossed north Odisha

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana crossed the north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati nature camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara during 0130-0330 hrs IST today as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph Landfall process continues and the rear sector of the cyclone is entering into land. The landfall process would continue for next 2-3 hours.

Baby Named Dana

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Our baby was born during Cyclone Dana; we will name him Dana.

Our baby was born during #CycloneDana; we will name him Dana#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/5la8zsCzC4

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana landfall process continues

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana landfall process continues and the centre lies close to the Odisha coast near Habalikhati nature camp Bhitarkanika: IMD

Elderly woman taken ill at shelter, dies

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

An elderly woman from Bankuala village under Rajnagar Dangamala panchayat in Kendrapara reportedly taken ill at cyclone shelter, dies while being shifted home.

Severe cyclone Dana begins landfall on Odisha coast: IMD

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclonic storm Dana hit Odisha's coast between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, with winds reaching 110 kmph. The process started Thursday night and will end Friday morning, monitored by IMD. Read More...

Jackal Stranded in Dhamra

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

During the LIVE coverage of Cyclone Dana landfall by OTV in Dhamra, a Jackal reportedly stranded amid the strong winds was captured in the camera.

During the LIVE coverage of #CycloneDana landfall by OTV in Dhamra, a Jackal reportedly stranded amid the strong winds was captured in the camera #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/ci9viQRWUX

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Cyclone Dana Landfall

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Current wind speed at 100-110 KPH, gusting up to 120 KPH. Cyclone Dana will take 2-3 hours to fully cross the coast. Once the storm's center hits the land, wind speed will gradually reduce.

#JUST_IN

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on #CycloneDana landfall:

Current wind speed around 100-110 KPH (120 KPH gusting); #CycloneDana to take 2-3 hours to cross the coast; once the centre of the storm touches the landmass, the wind speed will recede#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha… pic.twitter.com/QArtEFmMoQ

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Live Updates from Dhamra

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

LIVE images from Dhamra where the Dana's landfall process has begun; as per reports from the spot the wind speed has suddenly picked up in the area as soon as the landfall process started.

#CycloneDana | LIVE images from Dhamra where the Dana's landfall process has begun; as per reports from the spot the wind speed has suddenly picked up in the area as soon as the landfall process started

#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/cTxUxahwaF

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Wind speed picks up in Kendrapara

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Wind speed picks up at Talachua in Kendrapara as Cyclone Dana's landfall process begins.

Wind speed picks up at Talachua in Kendrapara as #CycloneDana's landfall process begins#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/BhGX4jqiqt

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana hits Odisha coast

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana landfall process begins in Bhitarkanika-Dhamra area; visuals from Pentha, Kendrapara.

#CycloneDana landfall process begins in Bhitarkanika-Dhamra area; visuals from Pentha, Kendrapara#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/z8f17o00fU

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana landfall process begins

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Dana is expected to move north-northwest and cross between Puri and Sagar Island, near Bhitarkanika and Dhamara, within the next 3 to 4 hours, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.

The severe cyclonic storm “DANA” (pronounced as Dana) over northwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 2330 hrs IST of yesterday, the 24th October, over the same region, near latitude 20.5° N and longitude… pic.twitter.com/gOPRcEf6NJ

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 24, 2024

IMD

 

Landfall process commences

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Landfall process has commenced and the forward sector of the wall cloud region is entering into land. The landfall process would continue till today, the 25th October morning. The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Paradip.

Landfall process has commenced and the forward sector of the wall cloud region is entering into land. The landfall process would continue till today, the 25th October morning.
The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Paradip.

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 24, 2024

 

Landfall of Severe Cyclone 'Dana' Begins in Bhitarkanika-Dhamra

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Landfall process of severe cyclonic storm DANA has commenced in Bhitarkanika-Dhamra area and it is likely to continue till morning hours, informs IMD.

#BIG_BREAKING #CycloneDana

Landfall process of severe cyclonic storm DANA has commenced in Bhitarkanika-Dhamra area and it is likely to continue till morning hours, informs IMD#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/HHXt2Tmb7g

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana: 1,600 babies born to evacuated women in Odisha; 5.84 lakh people evacuated

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reported 5.84 lakh people evacuated for Cyclone Dana, with 1,600 babies born to relocated women. Preparedness praised by PM. Read More...

Dana 80 Km away from Dhamra 

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As per the latest IMD bulletin, at 2130 Hrs IST, the severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' moved North-Northwestwards at a speed of 13 Kmph and lay centred about 60 Km east of Paradip, 80 Km South-Southeast of Dhamra and 180 Km south-southwest of Sagar Island (West Bengal).

As per the IMD release, the storm is very likely to move north-northwest-wards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra during the midnight of 24th to morning Of 25th October 2024. It is likely to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting up to 120 kmph.

Tracking 'Dana' approaching Odisha, West Bengal coasts: ISRO

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

ISRO on Thursday said its satellites have been tracking the cyclonic storm 'Dana' that is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, providing real-time data to aid disaster management efforts.

It said, polar orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR are regularly providing valuable information on the cyclone status.

PTI

Asha worker Sibani Mandal carries elderly woman to cyclone shelter

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

ASHA worker Sibani Mandal from Khasmunda village under Rajnagar Block carried an elderly woman on her shoulders to a cyclone shelter during evacuation, (Video Source: Collector and District Magistrate Kendrapara/X)

#CycloneDana

ASHA worker Sibani Mandal from Khasmunda village under Rajnagar Block carried an elderly woman on her shoulders to a cyclone shelter during evacuation #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert

(Video Source: Collector and District Magistrate… pic.twitter.com/Mnsj2FIBM5

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Telecom services not to be affected during Cyclone Dana in Odisha, says IT Minister

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Telecom services will not be affected in Odisha during Cyclone Dana and the Telecom Department has made elaborate preparations for it, informed IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday.

PM Modi speaks to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi over telephone and discusses preparedness.

#CycloneDana | PM Narendra Modi speaks to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi over telephone and discusses preparedness #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/99aAVKtdwf

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Latest update on Cyclone Dana from IMD DG

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Latest update on Cyclone Dana from IMD DG, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

• Landfall expected between Bhitarakanika and Dhamra

• Landfall likely between midnight & tomorrow morning

• Core area of the wind to increase from midnight

• Landfall process to commence from midnight

• Storm surge to intensify after midnight

Cyclone Dana leaves trails of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha before landfall

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana has reportedly inflicted severe damages while moving along the Odisha coast on Thursday. Mainly districts like Kendrapara and Bhadrak have been experiencing incessant rain, gutsy wind and turbulent sea condition due to the effect of the cyclonic storm.

Rising Gobari River Water Threatens Kutcha Houses in Jambu Ghat

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In Jambu Ghat of Kendrapara, Odisha, rising water level of the Gobari River is already threatening the kutcha houses along the coast; however, some residents are reluctant to move to the cyclone shelters.

#CycloneDana

In Jambu Ghat of Kendrapara, Odisha, rising water level of the Gobari River is already threatening the kutcha houses along the coast; however, some residents are reluctant to move to the cyclone shelters#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/y4dFLl5kHT

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Over 2.5 lakh evacuated in Bengal as severe cyclone Dana heads for nearby Odisha coast

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Heavy rains and gusty winds battered southern West Bengal on Thursday as the state administration evacuated over 2.5 lakh people to safety in anticipation of the impending severe cyclonic storm 'Dana,' which is set to make landfall in Odisha after midnight.

PTI

Flash flood risk in affected areas

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Flash flood risk in affected areas over the next 24 hours under the influence of Cyclone Dana.

Over 83,000 people in Bengal shifted to temporary relief camps

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that over 83,000 people in vulnerable areas have been shifted to the relief camps as a precautionary measure in the wake of Cyclone Dana.

IANS

Efforts on to tackle storm surge

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Watch how efforts are on to reinforce embankments to tackle storm surge and ingress of seawater into Bhitarakanika at Talachua where Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall.

#CycloneDana

Watch how efforts are on to reinforce embankments to tackle storm surge and ingress of seawater into Bhitarakanika at Talachua where Cyclone Dana is expected to make a landfall#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/VQqK4btWbG

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

 

How Odisha paddy farmers can minimise losses due to Cyclone Dana; scientists release advisory

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In light of Cyclone Dana, NRRI advises Odisha's coastal paddy farmers on crop protection. Key measures include drainage, proper storage, and pest control to mitigate losses. Read More...

People scurry for cover in Odisha's Kendrapara as Cyclone Dana barrels towards coast

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As severe cyclonic storm Dana approaches the Odisha coast, anxious residents in Kendrapara district are desperately rushing to relief camps, finally heeding the urgent calls of authorities, an official said.

PTI

No Eye of Cyclone Dana: IMD DG

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

IMD DG says there will be no 'eye' of cyclone Dana. However, there will be heavy rainfall in various places due to the cyclone. Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district will reduce the impact of cyclone Dana, if the severe cyclonic storm makes landfall in the area, informs a forest dept official while appealing to people to move to safer places.

#CycloneDana | IMD DG says there will be no 'eye' of cyclone Dana. However, there will be heavy rainfall in various places due to the cyclone.

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's #Kendrapara district will reduce the impact of cyclone Dana, if the severe cyclonic storm makes… pic.twitter.com/fdQs52oFi4

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

It is difficult to leave cattle here, says local

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana | Bhitarkanika: "It's difficult to leave cattle here and move to cyclone shelter home. We have shifted our children to the shelter home; and, we will also have to move there soon," say locals at Rajendranagar in Kendrapara while alleging that the local administration has made no arrangements for their cattle.

Cyclone Dana | #Bhitarkanika: "It's difficult to leave cattle here and move to cyclone shelter home. We have shifted our children to the shelter home; and, we will also have to move there soon," say locals at Rajendranagar in #Kendrapara while alleging that the local… pic.twitter.com/dxKi5YNmIa

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana landfall process will begin tonight: IMD DG to OTV

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana will begin on October 24 night and the process will continue till October 25 morning. The wind speed at its centre is around 95-105kmph while the wind speed along the Odisha-West Bengal coast is 60-70kmph. The wind speed will gradually increase and is expected to reach 100-120 kmph between midnight today and tomorrow morning, informed IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

 

#Odisha | Cyclone Dana: The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana will begin on Oct 24 night and the process will continue till Oct 25 morning. The wind speed at its centre is around 95-105kmph while the wind speed along the Odisha-West Bengal coast is 60-70kmph. The… pic.twitter.com/JGsS623WNu

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana: Armed Forces on high alert in Odisha, Bengal

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Cyclone Dana is expected to severely impact the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal. In response, the Indian Navy has launched extensive preparations for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. Read More...

Odisha CM reviews Cyclone Dana preparedness, says 'zero casualty is our goal'

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Emphasizing zero casualties, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the state government’s preparedness to deal with the impending cyclonic storm Dana that is barreling towards coastal Odisha and is set to make landfall on early Friday morning, threatening heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and gusty surface wind at a speed of 100-110kmph. Read More...

40 flights canceled at Bhubaneswar Airport due to Cyclone Dana

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As many as 40 flight services affected at Bhubaneswar airport. Flight services to Kuala Lumpur are suspended today due to Cyclone Dana. As the wind speed will be around 35-40 MPH in Bhubaneswar, it will not be safe for flights to fly in such adverse conditions. All flight services to remain suspended from 5 pm today to 9 am tomorrow, informs Director of Bhubaneswar airport

Cyclone Dana: IMD DG shares updates on wind speed, landfall process

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana will begin on October 24 night and the process will continue till October 25 morning, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Thursday. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: From Railway cancelling 202 trains to Bhubaneswar airport suspending flight services, know major updates

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Several flights and trains to and from Odisha have been suspended as the eastern Indian state braces for Cyclone Dana which is expected to cross the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal between Thursday midnight and Friday morning with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120kmph. Read More...

Andhra fishermen seek shelter at Paradip harbour as Cyclone Dana approaches

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Cyclone Dana: #Paradip | Hundreds of fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who failed to return due to high tide, currently taking shelter at Paradip fishing harbour. Though thousands of fishermen do business regularly at the harbour, it doesn't have a cyclone shelter home. It is… pic.twitter.com/OXo72aoThe

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

Railways' Emergency Helpline Numbers

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Cyclone Dana: Railway cancels over 200 trains; check full list with date-wise data

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Attention to rail passengers! In the wake of the impending cyclone ‘Dana’, Indian Railways has cancelled the services of several trains. The East Coast Railways (ECoR) has cancelled or partially diverted the trains to ensure passengers' safety. Read More...

WATCH: Red Cross society members rescues sick and elderly villagers in Dhamra

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#CycloneDana | #WATCH members of Red Cross Society, #Odisha, rescuing sick and elderly villagers at Jhadabandha village in #Dhamra, and shifting them to the temporary shelter home of the society from where they will be again shifted to hospital for further treatment.… pic.twitter.com/1ftaK2Aas5

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

Cyclone Dana: East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas likely to be worst affected in West Bengal

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As Cyclone Dana inched closer to West Bengal's coast, the weather office has predicted that East Midnapore and portions of South 24 Parganas districts will be the worst affected in the state. Read More...

Cyclone Dana update: IMD forecasts severe storm to hit Odisha-West Bengal coast tonight with winds up to 120 km/h

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) tweeted an update on Cyclone Dana, indicating that the severe cyclonic storm is currently located over the northwest and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. As of 8:30 AM IST on October 24, the storm was moving north-northwest at a speed of 12 km/h, situated approximately 210 km southeast of Paradip, 240 km south-southeast of Dhamara in Odisha, and 310 km south of Sagar Island in West Bengal. The IMD forecasts that Cyclone Dana is likely to continue its north-northwest trajectory and is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island, near Bhitarkanika and Dhamara, during the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25. It is predicted to reach wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, with gusts up to 120 km/h.

Cyclone Dana: Watch villagers in Balasore's Soro hesitate to leave their houses

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH: Cyclone Dana | Even though efforts are on to evacuate people from high-risk areas and at least 800 cyclone shelters & 500 temporary shelters have been set up in Odisha, including schools & colleges, several villagers are reluctant to leave their houses. Here's an #OTV… pic.twitter.com/cBlCV0DqtX

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

Amid Cyclone Dana, OJEE directs candidates participated in MBBS/BDS counseling to report to allotted college by Oct 26

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) authorities have directed the candidate, who had participated in MBBS/BDS counseling till round 3, to report physically to their final allotted colleges between October 24 and 26. Read More...

Cyclone Dana to re-curve towards west and west-south wards after landfall: Met

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The severe cyclonic storm is very likely to re-curve slightly towards west and west-south wards after landfall triggering rain in southern Odisha around October 26, informed Manorama Mohanty. However, the landfall and wind speed will remain unchanged, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar said.  Read More...

WATCH: Evacuations underway in Dhamra as Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha-West Bengal coast

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH | Cyclone Dana: Local administration and police evacuating people living in vulnerable areas of Dhamra in Bhadrak district. People are being brought to the cyclone shelter as #CycloneDana is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast, between October 24-25… pic.twitter.com/ZyjgChs5sv

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

Cyclone Dana Set to Re-Curve After Landfall, Heavy Rain Predicted for Southern Odisha: Met Department

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Cyclone Dana is likely to re-curve slightly towards west and west-south wards after landfall triggering rain in southern Odisha around Oct 26. However, the landfall and wind speed predications remain unchanged, informs Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar

Paradip battered by heavy rains and strong winds as Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha coast

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH | Cyclone Dana: Several parts of Odisha have started witnessing rainfall activities accompanied by squally wind under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm; visuals from Paradip#CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/8TcXXLueAZ

— OTV (@otvnews) October 24, 2024

Cyclone Dana: Relief shelters in full readiness welcome evacuees from high-risk areas

Posted by: Poonam Singh

At least 800 cyclone shelters and 500 temporary shelters in Odisha, which include schools and colleges, in full readiness welcomed evacuees from high-risk areas as the impending severe cyclonic storm inches closer to landfall. Read More...

Cyclone 'Dana' to bring heavy rainfall in parts Jharkhand, NDRF teams deployed

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

Parts of Jharkhand could experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from Thursday night under the influence of cyclonic storm 'Dana', a Met Department official said. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Puri Srimandir admin chalks out plans to ensure timely ‘Niti Kanti’ of Holy Trinity, adopts precautionary measures

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

With severe cyclonic storm Dana inching closer, the Puri Srimandir administration has ramped up its preparations to handle the impact of the cyclone. As a precaution, the Puri Srimandir administration has adopted necessary emergency measures to ensure the timely and proper ‘Niti Kanti’ of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, on account of Cyclone Dana, set to hit the state. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

The Kolkata airport authorities 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. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Sea beaches across Odisha wear deserted look

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

Popular sea beaches of Odisha wore a deserted look on Wednesday as the state is making preparations to tackle cyclone Dana which is likely to make landfall in the early hours of October 25. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Over 3L evacuated by Wednesday evening in Odisha, evacuation to end by 11 am today

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said more than 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that barrels toward the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Railways issues emergency helpline numbers for Odisha districts

Posted by: Srijata Mishra

In view of the severe cyclone ‘Dana’, a high-level meeting was conducted in the Ministry of Railways to review the preparedness by East Coast and South Eastern Railway. Chairing the meeting, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw instructed to ensure maximum preparedness with minimal disruption. He also advised that care must be taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to passengers. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Odisha government launches toll-free number to alert black-marketing, hoarding

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

Amidst the hike in prices of vegetables and other essential commodities due to the impending severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana,’ the Odisha government has issued a dedicated toll-free number to accept complaints against traders charging high prices. Read More...

Great danger signal number 10 hoisted at 3 ports in Odisha

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

With the severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' expected to make landfall by early Friday, three ports in Odisha have issued great danger signal number 10, a senior IMD official said Wednesday. Read More...

Cyclonic Dana intensifies into Severe Cyclonic Storm

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

The Cyclonic Storm Dana over east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards and intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over central & adjoining north-west Bay of Bengal. The Severe Cyclonic Storm now lies about 280 km southeast of Paradip, 310 km south-southeast of Dhamara.

It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during mid-night of 24th to morning of 25th October, 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.

Orissa HC to Remain Closed for 2 Days

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Due to the impending severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana,’ the Orissa High Court will remain closed for two days on October 24 and 25.

IMD shares latest update

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

IMD's Bhubaneswar Regional Centre Director Manorama Mohanty shares latest update on the position and movement of the the cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Dana | IMD's Bhubaneswar Regional Centre Director Manorama Mohanty shares latest update on the position and movement of the the cyclonic storm#Odisha #CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/rgY8oW9klC

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

 

Administration undertaking evacuation measures at Subarna Island in Balasore district

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Cyclone Dana: #WATCH administration undertaking evacuation measures at Subarna Island in Balasore district#Odisha #CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/77hV18CRLs

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

Sea beaches deserted as Odisha prepares for landfall of cyclone Dana

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Popular sea beaches of Odisha wore a deserted look on Wednesday as the state is making preparations to tackle cyclone Dana which is likely to make landfall in the early hours of October 25.

Bengal evacuates 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone 'Dana' approaches adjacent Odisha coast

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

More than 1.14 lakh people in West Bengal have been evacuated to safer shelters so far, with severe cyclone 'Dana' approaching the adjacent Odisha coast, officials said on Wednesday.

PTI

Intensity of wind may increase after October 24 midnight till October 25 afternoon, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As Cyclone Dana is approaching Odisha coast, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that the cyclonic storm has been currently centered at Central Bay of Bengal that is around 420 km away from Paradip.

You are in safe hands: Odisha CM on cyclone Dana preparedness 

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

While reviewing the State’s preparedness to tackle cyclone Dana at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi urged people not to panic and remain safe and alert.
 

Dana 450 KMs away from Dhamra 

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As per the latest IMD bulletin, by 1730 hours IST, cyclonic storm Dana laid centred about 420 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 450 km south-southeast of Dhamara (Odisha) and 500 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal). 

"It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal by the early morning of 24th and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during mid-night of 24th to the morning of 25th October 2024 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph," the IMD bulletin read.

Bhubaneswar airport flight services suspended

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar suspended flight operations. The flight services at the airport will remain suspended from Thursday 5PM till 9AM of October 25th. This information was shared by the Airports Authority of India.

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Report traders if overcharging for essentials

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

 

Call 0674-2396227 to report against traders or vendors charging higher prices for essential commodities; number released by the Odisha Food Supply and Consumer Welfare department.

Shortage of LPG cylinders!!!

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As Odisha is bracing up for severe cyclonic storm Dana, people are busy buying essential commodities; meanwhile, a short supply of LPG cylinders in the Rajnagar area of Kendrapara has irked consumers.

#CycloneDana

As Odisha is bracing up for severe cyclonic storm Dana, people are busy buying essential commodities; meanwhile, a short supply of LPG cylinders in the Rajnagar area of Kendrapara has irked consumers#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/6zn9wUP8Rf

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

 

Railway Helpline numbers for assistance

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Zero casualty is our target: CM Mohan Majhi

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Zero casualty is our target; we are taking cyclone management very seriously; all preparations have been done; round-the-clock monitoring is underway at the SRC office; there is no need to panic; the State government is prepared to tackle the cyclone, says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

3 districts likely to be most affected, says IMD Bhubaneswar

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As cyclonic storm Dana continues to approach the Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted that as many as three districts in the State- Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak are likely to be the most affected.

Residents of Soro begin moving into cyclone shelters

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

People starting to move into cyclone shelters in the Soro area of Balasore district, which is among the to-be-affected districts.

#CycloneDana's impending landfall | People starting to move into cyclone shelters in the Soro area of Balasore district, which is among the to-be-affected districts#CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/oRqlKX49Qt

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

 

Odisha braces for impact, 10 lakh people in 14 districts to be evacuated

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

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.

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High Mast Lights Lowered Across Bhubaneswar

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In view of the impending cyclone, high mast lights at several places across Bhubaneswar have been lowered: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

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.

PTI

Ground Zero LIVE Coverage | Taking stock of the conditions in Digha

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

#CycloneDanaUpdate | Ground Zero LIVE Coverage | Taking stock of the conditions in Digha #CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/zz4Z9LPu9P

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

Section 163 of BNSS Clamped Along The Coast From Paradip Till Erasama-Siali

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

#CycloneDanaUpdate | Section 163 of BNSS clamped along the coast from Paradip till Erasama-Siali, informs Jagatsinghpur Collector #CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/iKbsuAADNO

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

Warning signal 10 hoisted for Dhamra Port

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

A warning signal number 10 has been hoisted at Dhamra Port as a precautionary measure in anticipation of Cyclone Dana.

Nandankanan Zoo to remain closed for visitors on Oct 24 & 25

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

 

Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar to remain closed for visitors on Oct 24 & 25.

#CycloneDanaUpdate | Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar to remain closed for visitors on Oct 24 & 25#CycloneDana #CycloneInOdisha #Odisha #CycloneDanaUpdate #CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/fZdQcxwCNq

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana: Short supply of LPG cylinders in Kendrapara irks consumers

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As Odisha is bracing up for a severe cyclonic storm Dana, people are busy buying essential commodities to keep them cyclone-ready. Amid reports of panic buying, black marketing and hoarding ahead of the cyclone, the short supply of LPG cylinders in Rajnagar area in Kendrapara has irked customer during the testing time. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: IMD’s latest update on red and orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red warning for several districts which are likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm Dana which is expected to hit somewhere near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha on October 24-25. Read More...

Cyclone Dana landfall process latest update: IMD DG shares important details

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday made it clear that the cyclonic storm Dana will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal by the early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha). Read More...

Cyclone Dana is weaker than cyclone Amphan, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been very pin-pointed in its forecast as far as predicting the cyclones is concerned. This time also, the people in Odisha are extensively relying on IMD’s forecast as they are bracing up to face another severe cyclonic storm that has been named Dana. Read More...

OPSC postpones OCS Preliminary Exam 2023 due to Cyclone Dana

Posted by: Poonam Singh

In view of the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Wednesday postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023 scheduled to be held on October 27. Read More...

Cyclone Dana landfall near Odisha's Bhitarkanika is a blessing in disguise! Here’s what experts say

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The IMD on Wednesday made it clear that cyclonic storm Dana will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during night of 24th to morning of 25th October 2024. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Balasore, Bhadark likely to be mostly affected, over 5500 relief centres kept ready, says Minister

Posted by: Poonam Singh

With the severe cyclonic storm Dana approaching towards Odisha, more than 5500 cyclonic relief centres have been made ready to ensure safety and security to the people residing in the vulnerable parts of the state, informed Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Storm surge likely to be 1 to 2m height above astronomical tide, predicts IMD

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The formation of cyclonic storm Dana has triggered apprehensions in the minds of coastal parts of Odisha which has witnessed the wrath of nature in the form of cyclones in the past. Read More...

With gusting speed of 120 kmph, expect these possible impacts of Cyclone Dana in Odisha & West Bengal

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Moving at a speed of 18 km, the deep depression over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm 'DANA' (pronounced as Dana) on Wednesday. October 24 and 25 are going to be crucial for the people in Odisha as well as in West Bengal as the system is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24. Read More...

Not only Odisha, Cyclone Dana to trigger heavy rainfall in Medinipur, Howrah, Kolkata

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert after the formation of cyclonic storm Dana over eastcentral Bay of Bengal. The formation of the cyclonic storm is being closely monitored by the IMD which has already issued a ‘red warning’ for several Odisha districts on October 24 and October 25, 2024. Read More..

Cyclone Dana to make landfall near Odisha’s Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, says IMD

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

Clearing air on the exact location where the cyclonic storm will hit, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday informed that cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall somewhere between...Read More.

Cyclone Dana: Danger signal-2 hoisted in ports across Odisha; Indian Coast Guard mobilises vessels

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

Due to Cyclone Dana, the Odisha government has hoisted DC-2 signals at Gopalpur, Paradip, and Dhamra ports and subsequently, it...Read More.
 

Cyclone Dana: Check district-wise wind speed in Odisha predicted by IMD

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

The depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Dana, expected to become a Severe Cyclonic Storm by October 24. Manorama Mohanty from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, says...Read More.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha govt issues district-wise emergency helpline and control room numbers

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall on October 25, prompting the Odisha government to issue district-wise emergency helpline and control room numbers. ODRAF and NDRF teams have...Read More.

Cyclone Dana: Do’s and Don’ts, critical reminders to stay safe and minimise damage

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

Rescue operations have already started with government planning to evacuate nearly 10L people from 3000 villages to multipurpose cyclone shelters, flood shelters, and other buildings. Amid this...Read More.

Cyclone Dana: Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Dana, predicted to make landfall between Odisha's Puri and West Bengal's Sagar Island by...Read More.

5 NDRF teams from Punjab arrive in Odisha

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

#CycloneDana | 5 NDRF teams from Punjab's Bathinda arrive in Odisha to assist ODRAF in view of the formation of the cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal#Odisha pic.twitter.com/r0AgMbynfU

— OTV (@otvnews) October 23, 2024

Odisha CM Assigns Ministers to Oversee Cyclone Dana Management in Key Districts

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Odisha CM directs ministers to supervise cyclone management in districts likely to be affected by probable Cyclone Dana.

Minister Sampad Chandra Swain given supervision of Jagatsinghpur; Rabi Nayak (Balasore); Suryavanshi Suraj (Bhadrak); KC Mahapatra (Mayurbhanj); Dy CM Pravati Parida (Puri); Dy CM KV Singh Deo (Kendrapada); Bibhuti Jena (Ganjam); Krushna Patra (Keonjhar); Prithiviraj Harichandan (Cuttack)

Cyclone Dana: 288 rescue teams take position in 13 districts, informs Odisha Minister  

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As many as 288 rescue teams have been deployed in 13 districts to tackle any eventualities that may occur during the cyclone Dana’s landfall process and in its wake. 

Cyclone Dana: Depression intensifies into deep depression; to be intensified into severe cyclonic storm by Oct 24 morning 

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

The depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal on Tuesday intensified into a deep depression and lay about 690 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 740 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal) and 710 km south-southeast of Khepupara (Bangladesh).

15 families stranded on island near Balasore yet to be rescued 

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

At a time when the Odisha government is bracing itself up to ensure zero casualties in cyclone Dana, as many as 15 families are learnt to have been stranded on an island in Balasore district. 

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Orders All MLAs to Remain in Constituencies

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In view of the probable storm and heavy rainfall, all MLAs must be present in their respective constituencies to coordinate with the district administration to deal with the storm and expedite relief and rescue operations: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Odisha govt gears up to tackle impending cyclone 'Dana' threat

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Amid the looming threat of impending severe cyclonic storm 'Dana', the authorities in Odisha are on their toes to tackle any eventualities, a state Cabinet Minister said on Tuesday. 

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198 trains cancelled on October 23, 24 and 25

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Due to Cyclone Dana's impending landfall, East Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of 198 trains over three days—October 23, 24, and 25.

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Schools, colleges in 9 Bengal districts to remain closed for 3 days

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

The West Bengal government on Tuesday ordered the closure of schools and colleges in nine districts in the state from October 23 to October 25 in view of the impending threat from the cyclone "Dana". 

IANS

How the Odisha Fire Services department is preparing to tackle

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

How the Odisha Fire Services department is preparing to tackle #CycloneDana #Odisha pic.twitter.com/jEce5JD2il

— OTV (@otvnews) October 22, 2024

93 trains cancelled on October 23, 24 and 25

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

In view of eminent Cyclone Dana, as many as 93 trains have been cancelled for three days, on October 23, 24 and 25. 

Odisha govt cancels leaves of all doctors

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As per reports, all the hospitals have been directed to keep anti-snake venoms and medicines for diarrhoea. The hospitals have also been asked to keep 24x7 power back up.

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IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in 7 Odisha districts on Oct 24

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

October 24 and October 25 will be crucial for the people in several districts of Odisha in view of the severe cyclonic storm Dana which is likely to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha.

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After schools, colleges and universities in 14 Odisha districts to remain closed till October 25

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

As per an official notification issued by the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), colleges and universities in 14 districts will remain closed from October 23 to October 25, 2024.

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Odisha Prepares 250 Relief Centres and 500 Temporary Shelters Ahead of Evacuation

Posted by: Somatirtha Purohit

Revenue And Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari says, "A total of 250 relief centres have been reviewed by the officials and kept ready. Apart from this, 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges. Those, who will be evacuated, will be provided cooked food and medical services. A list of pregnant women has also been prepared by the health department. Women, children and elderly persons have been advised to shift to safer places in the affected areas. Women police officers will be deployed at relief centres... Everything at ground zero is ready, and an adequate stock of ration has been kept ready along with polythene and other materials..."

#WATCH | Cyclone Dana: Revenue And Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari says, "A total of 250 relief centres have been reviewed by the officials and kept ready. Apart from this, 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges. Those, who will be… pic.twitter.com/43ybOCuYh5

— OTV (@otvnews) October 22, 2024

 

Cyclone Dana impact to be more in north Odisha and West Bengal, says IMD DG

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Amidst the uncertainty over the exact place of Cyclone Dana landfall, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Tuesday said that the impact will be more in north Odisha and West Bengal. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Odisha to deploy 17 ODRAF teams in 10 districts; 10 additional NDRF teams sought from Centre

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Odisha government has now geared up to tackle any situation arising out of the impact of the severe cyclonic storm Dana which is likely to form by October 23. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Role of Odisha Fire Services, ODRAF highly crucial after exemplary work during Cyclone Amphan in WB

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Odisha is again bracing up for another cyclone, the first this season. Already, a depression has formed and it is likely to intensify into cyclonic storm Dana by tomorrow. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Odia almanac made accurate cyclone predictions even before IMD

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Though India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently predicted the probable cyclone Dana that is likely to hit Odisha coast on October 24, there was mention of the natural calamity in an Odia almanac earlier. Read More...

Odisha govt puts Tata Power on alert; OUAT releases advisory for farmers

Posted by: Poonam Singh

With Odisha bracing up for a possible cyclone ‘Dana’ around October 24, the state government has directed Tata Power to be on alert for a quick power restoration. Read More...

Odisha Fire Services on High Alert as Cyclone Dana Approaches

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#CycloneDana | Odisha Fire Services personnel are ready to face another challenge in the form of cyclone Dana which is likely to hit the state on October 24-25. The teams are ready with necessary equipment and have made all necessary preparations to deal with any situation.… pic.twitter.com/Fbi1ZMXzUd

— OTV (@otvnews) October 22, 2024

Cyclone Dana: Food Supplies dept raids markets in Cuttack amid panic buying

Posted by: Poonam Singh

 The fear of possible cyclone Dana has resorted to panic buying among the people resulting in a noticeable surge in the prices of vegetables and kitchen essentials at various markets across Odisha. Read More...

Odisha focuses on evacuation, 250 relief centres ready; woman cops to be deployed

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Odisha government has already taken necessary measures to deal with any emergency situation in view of the cyclonic storm Dana, informed Revenue And Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. Read More...

Cuttack Collector seeks deployment of NDRF and ODRAF teams

Posted by: Poonam Singh

With cyclonic storm Dana all set to form tomorrow, the Cuttack district administration has now geared up to deal with the emergency situation. Though a clear picture on the probable track and intensity is yet to be issued, the IMD has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha in the next couple of days. Read More...

Potato, vegetable prices hit record-high as Cyclone Dana triggers panic buying in Odisha

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As the threat of Cyclone Dana looms, there has been a noticeable surge in the prices of essential vegetables in the market. Potato, which was being sold at Rs 30 a kilo till yesterday, is currently priced at Rs 50 per kilo while onions have reached Rs 70. Read More...

Cyclone Dana Update: The well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH | Cyclone Dana Update: The well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression #Odisha #CycloneDana #OTVNews pic.twitter.com/5UW958mfGb

— OTV (@otvnews) October 22, 2024

Cyclone Dana: From mock drill to control room, Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar chalks out action plan

Posted by: Poonam Singh

In view of the probable cyclonic storm Dana, the Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar has come up with a special action plan to deal with any emergency situation. Read More...

Cyclone Dana: Tourists start leaving Puri, face problem as travel agencies demand exorbitant fare

Posted by: Poonam Singh

As Cyclone Dana is approaching Odisha coast, tourists have started leaving Puri as per the directions of the state government. Meanwhile, taking advantage of the situation, some travel agents are reportedly charging exorbitant fare from them. Read More....