Cyclone Dana landfall process continues; Odisha CM reviews situation

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

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today informed that the entire landfall process is likely to end in the next few hours.

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As per IMD, it is likely to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm by forenoon of today.

Under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm Dana, several districts of the state including Kendrapara, Balaore and Bhadrak experienced gusty winds and rainfall. 

THE SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “DANA” (PRONOUNCED AS DANA) MOVED NORTH-NORTHWESTWARDS WITH A SPEED OF 10 KMPH AND LAY CENTRED AT 0730 HRS IST OF TODAY, THE 25TH OCTOBER, OVER NORTH COASTAL ODISHA NEAR LATITUDE 21.10° N AND LONGITUDE 86.80°E, ABOUT 30 KM NORTH-NORTHWEST OF DHAMARA AND…

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 25, 2024

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There are reports of roads blocked in some parts as huge trees have been uprooted under the impact of the gusty winds. Multiple agencies including Odisha Fire Services, ODRAF and NDRF are at ground zero and taking all possible steps to clear the roads to restore road connectivity at the earliest.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also visited the SRC office to review the situation.