Cyclone threat to Odisha: As cyclonic storm Dana approaches, know a few Do's and Don'ts

Season’s first cyclone Dana is likely to take shape around October 23. A low-pressure area will likely form over the East-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea today. Later, it is very likely to move west northwestwards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23, 2024 over East-central Bay of Bengal.

Thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestwards and reach northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha-West Bengal coasts by 24th October morning. The cyclonic circulation is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds in both the states.

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Amid the cyclonic storm threat, here are a few Do’s and Don’t’s to make people aware and keep them safe. Here’s what you should do to safeguard yourself from the cyclonic storm:

Cyclone Threat to Odisha: Do’s and Don’t’s

1. Be informed about the situation. Listen to the weather warnings and be on alert mode.

2. Keep monitoring the warnings. This will help prepare for a cyclone emergency.

3. Pass the information to others, ignore rumours and do not spread them; this will help avoid panic situations.

4. Believe in the official information.

5. Keep your valuables and documents in waterproof containers.

6. Turn off the electric main switch and the gas supply.

7. Keep the doors and windows closed.

8. If your house is unsafe, leave early before the cyclone arrives.

9. Drink boiled/chlorinated water.

10. Do not enter damaged buildings.

11. Beware of broken electrical poles and wires.

12. Find a safe place to take shelter.

13. Advice for fisherman: Keep a radio set with extra batteries; keep boats/rafts tied up in a safe place. Do not go to sea.