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IMD's Mrutunjay Mohapatra said the cyclone will gradually weaken on Friday and move deeper in the state, triggering heavy rains in most places.

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Updated : October 26, 2024 12:00 am IST
New Delhi:

Two people died in West Bengal as authorities in Kolkata remained on alert followed the landfall of 'severe' Cyclone Dana on the Odisha coast. Streets were inundated and water entered the government run SSKM Hospital and Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters in Esplanade.

While Odisha reported no casualties, flooding was witnessed in the coastal districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Balasore. 

IMD DG Mrutunjay Mohapatra said the system will continue to remain as the severe cyclonic storm will gradually weaken on Friday and move deeper in the state, triggering heavy rains in most places.

Here are the highlights on Cyclone Dana:

Oct 25, 2024 22:50 (IST)
2,201 Pregnant Women Give Birth After Cyclone Dana Made Landfall In Odisha
A total of 2,201 pregnant women evacuated to maternity centres by the Odisha government ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall gave birth during the calamity.
Oct 25, 2024 22:41 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Two Killed In Bengal Due To Cyclone Dana
Two people have died in West Bengal after Cyclone Dana made landfall, according to news agency PTI. Earlier today, Mamata Banerjee confirmed that one person died while conducting some cable-related work.  

The police has now said that another person died in Kolkata after being electrocuted. The man, Sourav Gupta, was in his early twenties. "The incident happened on Friday afternoon, when Sourav Gupta left his home for some personal work and while walking down the road, he somehow came in contact with some open electrical wire. He was taken to the nearby hospital where he was declared as brought dead," said police.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that no deaths have been reported in Odisha. 
Oct 25, 2024 18:38 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Heavy Rainfall In Bengal Tomorrow
According to Kolkata's Regional Meteorological Office, West Bengal will witness continuous heavy rainfall tomorrow as an after-effect of cyclone Dana. However, the regional office said that the intensity of the rainfall will start receding from tomorrow night and things will be back to normal by Saturday. 

"Heavy showers started late Thursday night as an impact of the landfall; at several pockets in south Bengal, especially in the coastal belts. The intensity of the rains increased after the landfall process was completed early Friday morning as its after-effect," the Regional Meteorological Office said.

Oct 25, 2024 17:11 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: No Casaulties In Odisha, Airport Services Back To Normal
According to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, there have been no casualties after cyclone Dana made landfall because of proper planning and excecution. Mr Majhi, while speaking to the media, said, "There has been no report of any casualty anywhere. We have achieved the target of zero casualty due to proper planning and execution. We have shifted more than six lakh people to safer places. Airport service have become normal. The first flight in the state landed at 9 am today and all road blockage will be cleared by 1 pm today."
Oct 25, 2024 17:04 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that the emergency administrative activities at the two coastal districts East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas will continue following the landfall of Cyclone Dana which had a minimum impact so far in the state, according to news agency IANS.

"The emergency administrative activities will continue in all the vulnerable pockets. But special focus will be given to East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas district," said the Chief Minister.

Earlier, in a meeting with the top administrative officials of the state, the Chief Minister advised immediate distribution of mosquito nets in places prone to mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.
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Oct 25, 2024 15:54 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates:
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Trees uprooted along the roads from Dangamal to Talachua village in Odisha.
Oct 25, 2024 15:27 (IST)
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As Cyclone Dana makes landfall, India Coast Guard has mobilized 11 ships, 05 aircraft and 14 Disaster Relief Teams to tackle the challenges ahead. 
Oct 25, 2024 15:17 (IST)
One dead in cyclone Dana in Bengal: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that one person died in the state in cyclone Dana. The death was reported from North 24 Parganas' Patharpratima.

"Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (state government) will help the family," Banerjee said
Oct 25, 2024 15:16 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Helpline Numbers For People In Odisha
Oct 25, 2024 15:15 (IST)
Here Is How Much Rainfall Odisha Received During Cyclone Dana Landfall
Oct 25, 2024 15:13 (IST)
Watch: Visuals From West Bengal
Oct 25, 2024 15:11 (IST)
Watch: Visuals from Odisha

Oct 25, 2024 13:53 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Widespread Waterlogging In Kolkata, KMC On High Alert
Large parts of Kolkata faced severe waterlogging as cyclone Dana brought 100 mm of rainfall till 11.30 am on Friday over the previous 24 hours.

Knee-deep water at several thoroughfares in south and central parts of the city hampered traffic movement in Bhawanipur, New Market, Hazra, Dharmatala, and Behala areas. Reports of waterlogging were also received from Thanthania Kalibari, Mahatma Gandhi Road, VIP Road, Park Circus, Dum Dum and parts of New Town in the northern and eastern parts of the city.

Significant flooding was also seen inside the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters in Esplanade area, while patients, staff and health workers were found wading through ankle-deep water at SSKM Hospital.

Rainwater accumulation was also noticed at the OPD wing of the Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, another state-run tertiary healthcare facility in the city.

Oct 25, 2024 13:39 (IST)
Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Odisha's Kendrapara Escapes Largely Unscathed
People in Odisha's Kendrapara district, which was on the path of cyclone Dana, heaved a sigh of relief as the severe cyclonic storm largely spared the coastal district.

While there is no report of loss of life and property, tidal surges made inroads into some of the villages and agriculture fields, officials said.

The Bhitarkanika National Park, which was home to the landfall spot, has largely been saved from the devastating aftermath of the cyclone though details from the park are yet to emerge, said an official.

The settlement colony at Bagapatia, housing the people displaced from their native land in Satabhaya due to sea erosion, has come under water inundation as tidal surge entered into the colony.
Oct 25, 2024 12:58 (IST)
Cyclone Dana Landfall Live: Heavy Rains, Schools Closed In Kolhan Division
After Cyclone Dana's landfall, Jharkhand received heavy rains, especially in the Kolhan division.

Areas like Jagannathpur, Saraikela, and Baharagora received the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours. Other affected districts include Giridih, Godda, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Sahibganj, and Lohardaga.

Flights from Ranchi to Bhubaneswar and Kolkata on Friday have been cancelled, and around 10 trains passing through or headed to Jharkhand have also been halted.

The Meteorological Department anticipates similar weather on October 26, with possible lightning strikes across Jharkhand. Fog is expected on October 26-27, followed by a drop in temperatures from October 28.

Farmers have been advised to drain excess water from their fields and harvest ripe vegetables promptly to prevent crop damage.
Oct 25, 2024 12:15 (IST)
How Odisha Ensured 'Zero Casualty' During Cyclone
Odisha evacuated altogether 5,84,888 people, and the number could exceed 6,00,000 by Friday morning.

"These people are lodging in 6,008 cyclone shelters, where they are being provided with food, medicine, water, and other essential supplies," Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

The chief minister said Balasore district saw the highest evacuation, with 172,916 people taken to safety, followed by Mayurbhanj with 100,000. Additionally, 75,000 people were evacuated from Bhadrak, 58,000 from Jajpur, and 46,000 from Kendrapara.

He clarified that the state government initially aimed to evacuate 10 lakh people, and the target was adjusted based on the changing trajectory of Cyclone Dana. "We successfully evacuated all people from high-risk areas," the chief minister said.
Oct 25, 2024 11:50 (IST)
Essential Food Items To Get Dearer?
The heavy rain caused by Cyclone Dana caused damage to harvestable crops, especially paddy and potato, in West Bengal.

Prices of certain essential food items in the retail markets are expected to be high before the forthcoming festive season of Kali Puja and Diwali.
Oct 25, 2024 11:49 (IST)
Rains To Continue in Bengal Till Evening
As per predictions of the Regional Meteorological Office in Kolkata, heavy showers will continue in the districts of South Bengal throughout the day and the intensity of the rainfall is expected to recede in the evening.

According to state administration, the maximum impact during the Cyclone Dana landfall process was reported from coastal Sundarbans areas like Namkhana, Sagar Islands and Patharpratima, where several trees were uprooted because of heavy wind. Trident lampposts, especially near the 'Kapil Muni Ashram' in Sagar Island, too were severely damaged.
Oct 25, 2024 11:27 (IST)
Upcoming: Cyclone Dana's Impact In Bihar
As cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha, it is showing its impact in the neighbouring state of Bihar, where Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds.

Cloud cover was witnessed in more than 34 districts in Bihar, with temperatures dropping by 1-6 degrees Celsius.

On Friday, October 25, rain is anticipated in eastern, south-central, and eastern Bihar, with the heaviest downpours likely in the Kosi and Seemanchal districts. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds of 20-40 kmph is forecast for 24 districts, including Buxar, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Arwal, Bhojpur, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Nawada, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Khagaria, Munger, Banka, Jamui, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj, Supaul, and Patna.

On Saturday, October 26, the impact of Dana will persist, with rain forecast across northeast, north-central, and south Bihar. Officials are warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in these areas, urging residents to take precautions.



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