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Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha and West Bengal as NDRF deploys 25 teams

economictimes.indiatimes.com — October 21, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Summary: Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island in Odisha on October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department warns of wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h and has issued alerts for several states.

In response, 25 teams from the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in Odisha and West Bengal. Both states are activating emergency plans, preparing shelters, and conducting evacuations from high-risk areas to ensure safety.

Authorities have issued a red alert for heavy rain in several districts of Odisha. Residents are advised to stay away from coastal areas, and fishermen are urged to secure their vessels as the cyclone approaches.

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    Odisha closes schools in 14 districts for three days as cyclone Dana approaches (timesnownews.com)
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    Fishermen in Odisha secure boats as Cyclone Dana approaches coast (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Cyclone Dana prompts school closures in 14 Odisha districts and postpones President Murmu's visit (hindustantimes.com)
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    IMD issues yellow alert for north coastal Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm Dana approaches (thehindu.com)
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    Severe cyclone Dana expected to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal this week (hindustantimes.com)
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    Cyclone expected to form over Bay of Bengal but unlikely to impact Mumbai (timesnownews.com)
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    Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into Cyclone Dana impacting Odisha and West Bengal (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Cyclone Dana set to make landfall in Odisha and West Bengal on October 24 (livemint.com)
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    Cyclonic storm Dana expected to form in Bay of Bengal, may impact Odisha and West Bengal (outlookindia.com)
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    Cyclone Dana to form over Bay of Bengal by October 23, warns IMD (hindustantimes.com)
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