Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.
According to Pujari, now the focus is on the rehabilitation of people and the process will start after conducting a survey today. Officers have been clearly instructed to ensure that the assessment is error-free.
Cyclone Dana hit Odisha, causing severe agricultural and infrastructure damage. Over 2.80 lakh hectares of land are submerged. Damage assessments led by Arabinda Padhee and Suresh Pujari are underway.
Taking to his official X handle, Panda stated that the successful handling of cyclone Dana with zero causality is a testament to Odisha’s resilience and coordinated efforts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a red warning for heavy rainfall and gusty winds in these cities of the state prior to the landfall of cyclone Dana.
IMD scientist Umashankar Das clarifies why Cyclone Dana couldn't intensify, citing anti-cyclonic circulations. Despite challenges, IMD's forecast on Dana's path and landfall was accurate.
As per the director of IMD’s regional centre in Bhubaneswar, Manorama Mohanty, several places in Odisha also recorded 100 mm of rainfall. Rajnagar, Marshaghai, Derabis in Kendrapara recorded 100 mm, 110mm, 120 mm of rainfall.
IMD Bhubaneswar centre’s director Manorama Mohanty today said that the cyclone Dana was severe cyclonic storm and hence the eye formation did not happen.
The system moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph and is about 30 km northeast of Bhadrak and 50 km north-northwest of Dhamra.
As the severe cyclonic storm Dana has already made landfall, the Indian Railways today informed that apart from the cancelled trains (which were notified earlier), other trains will run as per schedule.
After reviewing the situation in Bhubaneswar, CM Mohan Majhi said that Cyclone Dana made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra from midnight. District Collectors have been directed to conduct damage assessment at the earliest.
Cyclone Dana continues its landfall in Odisha, causing heavy rains and gusty winds. CM Mohan Majhi reviews the situation as agencies work to restore connectivity.
Following the bomb threat call, high alert has reportedly been sounded at the airport with the authorities intensifying security checks. Dog squad and bomb squad personnel have also been pressed into service at the airport.
Cyclone Dana causes suspension of 40 flights at Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar. Director Prasanna Pradhan cites unsafe wind speeds as cause.
Cyclone Dana is nearing Odisha's coast between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, prompting IMD to warn of heavy rains in several districts.
Cyclone Dana to make landfall on October 24 night, intensifying over Bay of Bengal with winds reaching up to 120 kmph. Heavy rainfall expected in Odisha and West Bengal.
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