Odisha, West Bengal and Cyclone Dana

Mammoth evacuation underway as Dana homes in on Odisha-West Bengal border
Cyclone Dana is set to hit coastal Odisha with wind speeds up to 120kmph, affecting areas near the Bengal border. Authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands in Odisha and Bengal. Heavy rainfall and potential disruptions are expected in Kolkata,
Bengal evacuates 1.14 lakh people as Cyclone 'Dana' approaches adjacent Odisha coast
More than 1.14 lakh people in West Bengal have been evacuated to safer shelters so far, with severe cyclone 'Dana' approaching the adjacent Odisha coast, officials said on Wednesday. The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph),
Cyclone Dana: As Bengal, Odisha Brace For Severe Cyclonic Storm, All About Its Location, Impact And Landfall
Cyclone Dana, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph, is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning
Cyclone Dana: West Bengal schools to remain shut from Oct 23 to 26
The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of
Cyclone Dana: High alert issued across West Bengal
The administration in West Bengal is on high alert while all necessary precautionary measures have been taken to minimise the impact of Cyclone Dana which is expected to make a landfall between Bhitarkanika of Kendrapara district and the Dhamara area of Bhadrak district.
Control rooms, evacuations, and school closures: West Bengal braces for Cyclone Dana
West Bengal prepares for Cyclone Dana landfall, with precautions in place and districts on alert, schools closed, and farmers advised.
Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations, over 30 rescue teams on standby
NDRF teams in Odisha and 14 teams in West Bengal are on standby and educational institutions have been shut, as Cyclone Dana will likely make landfall in Odisha's Puri and Bengal's Sagar Island on Thursday evening.
Cyclone Dana: Odisha braces for impact, around 10 lakh to be evacuated
As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at reloca
Cyclone Dana: All Schools In Coastal Areas Of West Bengal, Odisha To Remain Shut
The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on the states of Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday. Watch in for more details!
NDRF deploys 56 teams across five states in view of cyclone 'Dana'
The NDRF has deployed a total of 56 teams in five states, including Odisha and West Bengal, in view of cyclone 'Dana', which is expected to make landfall along the Odisha coast between October 24 and 25.
Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal govts to evacuate 2 million people
The West Bengal and Odisha governments have closed all educational institutions and offices for three days since Wednesday
West Bengal: Massive fire breaks out at timber godown in Kolkata, 12 engines deployed
Following the incident, 12 fire engines were pressed into action to douse the flame. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.
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Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar airports to suspend flight operations from Thursday evening
Consequentially, nearly 10 lakh people from coastal areas prone to the cyclone are being evacuated to relief camps. Odisha ...
Cyclone Dana rains lash Kolkata, likely to become ‘severe storm’; national forces, West Bengal govt prepare
The districts likely to experience the storm’s harshest effects include South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and Purba ...
U.K. to invest ₹205 crore to help fight plastic pollution in West Bengal
British International Investment commits ₹205 crore to fight plastic pollution in West Bengal, creating jobs and reducing ...
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Power cuts in major areas in South Kolkata, many face connectivity issues
The cyclonic storm is heading towards the Odisha-West Bengal coast and is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika park ...
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Cyclone ‘Dana’ to bring very heavy rain in south Bengal, large number of trains cancelled
Cyclonic storm ‘Dana’, formed over east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the IMD said. Eastern and South ...