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Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana to hit Odisha's Dhamra and Bhitarkanika early Friday, with great danger signals issued at major ports. Evacuations underway.

Several parts of coastal districts in Odisha have started experiencing rainfall activities today and the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase from October 24 under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm Dana.

Several experts say that the landfall near Bhitarkanika could be a blessing in disguise as the place is known for its mangrove forest cover, which acts as a natural barrier and a shield against winds.

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed that the MoU assumes significance for starting the heart transplant unit at SCB. The patients can avail the services free of cost and it is a historic day for the state, he said.

As Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced over 5500 relief centres ready to ensure public safety. Vulnerable residents are urged to relocate by evening. With facilities like food and medicine prepared, police will ensure village security. The cyclone is expected to impact 13 districts, with Balasore and Bhadrak most affected.

As per IMD, the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of 24th to morning of 25th October with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph

As per IMD, the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of 24th to morning of 25th October with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.

The severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of 24th to morning of 25th October with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph and gusting 120 kmph.

The Odisha government has hoisted Distance Cautionary Signals at ports across the State due to Cyclone Dana. Fishermen are advised against venturing into the Bay of Bengal until October 26. The Indian Coast Guard is on high alert with vessels and aircraft mobilised for swift response. Coordination with local authorities ensures preparedness. Around 800 cyclone shelters are ready in Odisha for evacuation.

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 states it will cross Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Sagar Island with winds up to 120 kmph. Districts like Jagatsinghpur and Balasore are under a red alert for heavy rainfall.

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 October 24 night. The cyclone, with speeds of up to 120 kmph, prompts the Odisha government to deploy 288 rescue teams across 13 districts. The NDRF and ODRAF are actively involved in preparations for potential impact.

Odisha has deployed 288 rescue teams across 13 districts in anticipation of Cyclone Dana. The teams include NDRF, ODRAF, and Fire Services units, with significant deployments in Mayurbhnaj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression, located 690 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha.