Cyclone Dana Live: NDRF Removes Uprooted Trees In Odisha, People Take Shelter In State

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Severe cyclonic storm Dana lay within 200 km of the Odisha coast on Thursday afternoon, as several parts of the state experienced heavy rain and squally winds, with the sea condition remaining rough, the IMD said.

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Cyclone Dana Live Updates: The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, IMD said. The weather office in its hourly bulletin said: "The landfall process has been completed."

The landfall of 'Dana' started at about 12.05 pm on Thursday night and it took around eight and half hours to end the process. The landfall process was completed at around 8.30 am on Friday, an IMD scientist said.

The severe cyclone storm which hit the landmass at a wind speed of 110 kmph has weakened and has become a cyclonic storm. The cyclone lay centered at about 50 km north-north west of Dhamra and 30 km of north east of Bhadrak town. "The maximum sustained wind speed around the centre of the cyclone is about 80 kmph to 90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph," the IMD said.

The cyclone is likely to move northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a deep depression during next six hours, the IMD said, adding that the system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler weather radar at Paradip.

Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said more than 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that barrels toward the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population. He reviewed the government’s preparedness for the cyclone which is likely to cross the Odisha coast, close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, early on Friday.

“Three districts are likely to be severely affected. Steps are being taken to evacuate people from danger zones...So far, 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated...the remaining will be taken to safety by 11 am on Thursday," the chief minister said.

The government had on Tuesday set a target to evacuate 10,60,336 people from 14 districts. "However, the focus is now only on the coastal belt which is likely to be impacted by the cyclone," an official said. Those who have been evacuated are being provided with dry and cooked food and all other arrangements have been made in the cyclone shelters, he said.

In view of the impact of Cyclone Dana, the Kolkata airport authorities decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday, an official said. The step was taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said on Wednesday.

“In view of cyclone Dana's impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” an AAI spokesperson said.

Stay tuned to Zee News for all the latest and live updates on Cyclone Dana.

25 October 2024

13:52 IST

Cyclone Dana Landfall Update: NDRF Removes Uprooted Trees In Odisha

NDRF team removes uprooted trees in Bhadrak's Dhamra as restoration works continue in the area.

#WATCH | #CycloneDana | NDRF team removes uprooted trees in Bhadrak's Dhamra as restoration works continue in the area pic.twitter.com/03MJ0kTdgQ

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024

10:43 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Odisha CM Reviews Post-Storm Situation

In a post on X, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said that he reviewed the post-storm situation and conducted a detailed discussion to assess and normalize the situation.

"I reviewed the post-storm situation at the Special Relief Commissioner's office. After making landfall, the impact of the storm is gradually diminishing. A detailed discussion has been conducted to assess and normalize the situation. The government is monitoring the post-storm situation. With the assessment of the damage caused by the storm, orders have been given to speed up the provision of relief, rescue, communication, and necessary assistance in the current situation. The people's government is working with the people's safety as our first duty, 'Zero Casualty' seriously," Majhi said.

10:30 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE: People Take Refuge At Shelter In Talasari, Balasore

Odisha: People take refuge at a shelter in Talasari, Balasore. Food being distributed among them in the wake of cyclone Dana.

#WATCH | Odisha: People take refuge at a shelter in Talasari, Balasore. Food being distributed among them in wake of #CycloneDana pic.twitter.com/qVA69k8usV

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024

10:27 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Storm Completes Landfall Process, Says IMD

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, IMD said.

The IMD in its hourly bulletin said: "The landfall process has been completed."

The landfall of 'Dana' started at about 12.05 pm on Thursday night and it took around eight and half hours to end the process. The landfall process was completed at around 8.30 am on Friday, an IMD scientist said.

The severe cyclone storm which hit the landmass at a wind speed of 110 kmph has weakened and has become a cyclonic storm. The cyclone lay centered at about 50 km north-north west of Dhamra and 30 km of north east of Bhadrak town.

"The maximum sustained wind speed around the centre of the cyclone is about 80 kmph to 90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph," the IMD said.

The cyclone is likely to move northwestwards across north Odisha and weaken gradually into a deep depression during next six hours, the IMD said, adding that the system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler weather radar at Paradip.

01:27 IST

Cyclone DANA Makes Landfall Along Odisha, West Bengal Coasts

The severe cyclonic storm DANA has made landfall along the Odisha and West Bengal coasts, bringing with it heavy winds and stormy conditions. As the landfall process began late last night, DANA is expected to continue moving north-northwestwards and cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island, close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara. The storm is hitting the coast as a severe cyclonic storm, packing winds between 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.

The landfall process has already begun, with the forward sector of the storm’s wall cloud entering the land. The landfall is expected to be completed by the morning of October 25. Residents in coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal have been advised to stay indoors as heavy rains and high-speed winds are expected to continue throughout the morning.

22:35 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Telecom Operators Activate Intra-Circle Roaming as Cyclone Dana Approaches Odisha

Telecom companies in Odisha have implemented intra-circle roaming services in seven districts as a precautionary measure with Cyclone Dana nearing the state. These districts, classified under a ‘red-warning’ zone, include Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, and Cuttack, according to the state's Electronic and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling.

Mahaling explained that the intra-circle roaming system allows telecom operators to share each other’s networks. This arrangement, which came into effect at 8 am, ensures uninterrupted connectivity for users across all four major telecom providers—BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone.

The move aims to maintain consistent telecom services in the seven districts expected to be impacted by Cyclone Dana, ensuring residents stay connected despite adverse weather conditions, the minister noted.

21:17 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: PM Modi Reviews Situation with Odisha CM Majhi

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi regarding the state's preparedness to handle the impact of Cyclone Dana.

In response to the severe storm, which is projected to hit Odisha late tonight with wind speeds of 120 km/h, authorities in both Odisha and West Bengal have taken extensive precautions. Mass evacuations have been carried out, schools have been closed, over 400 trains have been cancelled, and flight operations have been suspended.

19:58 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: 203 Trains Cancelled To Ensure Public Safety

As severe cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall at midnight on October 24 and 25, East Coast Railway have diverted, or short-terminated or cancelled around 203 trains to ensure public safety. Speaking with ANI, General Manager of East Coast Railway Parmeshwar Funkwal said that it is "fully geared" to face cyclone. He further informed that East Coast Railway has been stationing Emergency Response Teams, they have ensured the functioning of 'War rooms'.

19:03 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Update: Over 3.5 Lakh People To Be Evacuated In West Bengal, Says CM Mamata Banerjee 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that over 3.5 lakh people have been identified for evacuation from vulnerable, low-lying areas ahead of Cyclone Dana. Speaking on Thursday, she urged citizens to take necessary precautions and cooperate fully with authorities.

Banerjee shared that the state administration has already provided shelter to 2,43,374 people and is continuing efforts to ensure the safety of those in high-risk zones. "We have identified 3,56,941 people for evacuation from low-lying areas," she revealed during a briefing at the state secretariat.

To manage the crisis, CM Banerjee confirmed that she would be at the secretariat overnight to personally oversee the situation. Additionally, the chief secretary and home secretary are monitoring developments remotely and are set to rejoin her on Friday morning.

"We are fully prepared to deal with this cyclone, and I urge everyone to cooperate with the administration and police," Banerjee said, reiterating the need for coordinated action during the storm.

18:16 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Update: Flight Operations Suspended At Bhubneshwar Airport

Authorities at Bhubaneswar Airport have announced that flight operations will be halted from 5 PM on October 24 until 9 AM on October 25 due to the cyclone. This disruption has impacted around 40 domestic and international flights, affecting the travel plans of many passengers.

17:47 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Update: West Bengal Government Evacuates Over 1 Lakh People 

The West Bengal government announced that more than 159,000 individuals have been evacuated from vulnerable areas across the state as a precautionary measure.

As part of the relief efforts, over 83,000 people have been relocated to temporary relief camps to provide shelter and essential services during the cyclone's passage. The cyclone is expected to make landfall early on Friday, and the government continues to monitor the situation closely to mitigate any further risks.

16:43 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Kolkata Airport Gears Up For Potential Impact

As Cyclone Dana approaches, Kolkata airport authorities are taking steps to mitigate its impact on operations and ensure the safety of passengers, aircraft, and infrastructure. Flight services will be suspended for 15 hours starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Airport Director Pravat Ranjan Beuria mentioned that after the final flight leaves, the terminal's entry and exit points will be closed, and all parked aircraft will be properly secured to withstand the storm.

16:18 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Efforts Underway To Reduce Impact On Jagannath Temple

With cyclone Dana rolling towards the Odisha coast, the authorities on Thursday advised devotees against visiting the Jagannath temple in Puri and expedited preparations to minimise the impact of the calamity on the 12th-century shrine.

Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said that the devotees, including those undertaking a month-long ‘Kartik Brata’ ritual, should also be discouraged from visiting the temple as a safety measure. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in a statement said that all measures were being taken to protect the shrine located in the seaside town while keeping the daily rituals intact.

The administration said that measures have been taken to ensure that loose materials like GI sheets, scaffolding tubes and others do not get affected in the gale.

16:14 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Rescue Efforts Stepped Up As Storm Moves Closer To Odisha Coast, Next 8 Hours Crucial

Severe cyclonic storm Dana lay within 200 km of the Odisha coast on Thursday afternoon, as several parts of the state experienced heavy rain and squally winds, with the sea condition remaining rough, the IMD said.

The state government also expedited evacuation efforts in the coastal districts, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a review meeting and directed officials to ensure “zero casualty” due to the natural calamity.

The cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), the Met Department said.

The weather system over the Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past the six hours, and lay centred about 210 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 240 km south-southeast of Dhamra (Odisha) and 310 km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal), the IMD said its latest bulletin.

14:30 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Storm Set To Turn Severe, Armed Forces On High Alert In Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Dana is expected to severely impact the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal. In response, the Indian Navy has launched extensive preparations for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. 

The Eastern Naval Command has activated its disaster response mechanism in coordination with naval officers stationed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Two ships from the Eastern Fleet have been deployed with essential supplies, including rescue and diving teams, to support relief efforts by sea.

The Indian Navy remains on high alert, closely monitoring the situation, and has assured full support to those affected by the cyclone.

The Ministry of Defence has also stated that medical aid will be provided upon request from state authorities. For this, the Navy is in coordination with units such as Base Victualling Yard (BVY), Material Organisation, and Naval Hospital INHS Kalyani.

As part of the preparedness, the Navy has stockpiled essential items such as clothing, drinking water, food, medicines, and emergency supplies. Disaster response pallets have been strategically positioned on roads and key areas likely to face damage from the cyclone.

In addition to naval efforts, flood relief and diving teams are on standby, ready for coordinated rescue and relief operations.

13:19 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Around 1.70 lakh Evacuated In Odisha, Several Teams Deployed For Rescue Ops

Delhi | #CycloneDana | DIG-NDRF Mohsen Shahedi says, "Today, it (Cyclone Dana) has been changed into a severe cyclonic storm. It is expected that the cyclone will make landfall at midnight or tomorrow morning. Our 20 teams are deployed in Odisha and 17 teams are in West Bengal... Odisha and West Bengal will be impacted more. It is expected that the Bhadrak district of Odisha will be affected the most. 10 coastal districts of Odisha are most affected. More than 1 lakh 70 thousand people who are in affected areas of Odisha have been evacuated..."

#WATCH | Delhi | #CycloneDana | DIG-NDRF Mohsen Shahedi says, "Today, it (Cyclone Dana) has been changed into a severe cyclonic storm. It is expected that the cyclone will make landfall at midnight or tomorrow morning. Our 20 teams are deployed in Odisha and 17 teams are in West… pic.twitter.com/Elfm04nAQ0

— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024

10:52 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Coastal Odisha Receives Heavy Rain As Severe Cyclone 'Dana' Approaches

The coastal belt of Odisha experienced heavy rain and squally winds on Thursday morning with the sea condition remaining rough, as severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ approached closer to the state’s coast, the IMD said.

The cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said.

The weather system over the Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past the six hours, and lay centred about 260 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 290 km south-southeast of Dhamra (Odisha) and 350 km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal) at 5.30 am.

“It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra during midnight of 24th to morning of 25th October as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph,” it said in the latest bulletin.

10:41 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD Gives Update On Storm

Bhubaneswar, Odisha | On cyclone 'Dana', Director IMD, Manorama Mohanty says, "The cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in last midnight and it is moving north-westward with the speed 12km/hr during last 6 hours and now it is lying over central and adjoining north-west Bay of Bengal... It will make landfall between midnight of today to the early morning of the morning of 25 October as a severe cyclonic storm while crossing wind speed will be around 100 to 110 kilometres per hour... In the capital city, heavy rainfall is expected and wind speed will slowly increase and the highest wind speed is likely to occur tonight."

09:30 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Bengal Guv Says, 'We Are In Moment Of Crisis' 

West Bengal Raj Bhavan tweets, "...In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone DANA, Governor has cancelled all his programmes and shall be monitoring the activities of the Cyclone Dana from the Control Room in Raj Bhavan. He will also be keeping a watch over the unfolding situation across the vulnerable districts." In a video statement, Governor

CV Ananda Bose says, "...We are now, in a moment of crisis. #CycloneDana is nearing but we in Bengal have braved many storms. We will face Dana also with confidence and fortitude. Bengal will stand together. India will stand together. We shall overcome...Please follow all instructions issued by the Government and Disaster Management Authorities...All Disaster Management machinery of the State Government and the Government of India are kept well-oiled and fit..."

08:28 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Sea Beaches Deserted As Odisha Braces For Impact Of Storm

Popular sea beaches of Odisha wore a deserted look on Wednesday as the state is making preparations to tackle cyclone Dana which is likely to make landfall in the early hours of October 25.

Besides gusting wind, the cyclone will bring torrential rain and tidal waves in the state, because of which the administration has restricted entry of people to the beaches. Except for some police personnel, no visitors could be found on the seashores of Puri, Gopalpur, Paradip, Chandipur and others.

08:25 IST

Cyclone Dana Tracking News Live: Bhubaneswar Airport To Suspend Ops For 16 Hrs

Flight operations at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar will remain suspended for 16 hours from Thursday evening in view of cyclone Dana, a statement said. The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph, is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

"Airport operation will be suspended from 5 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 due to cyclone Dana," the statement said. Over 100 flights operate at the Bhubaneswar airport every day, recording a footfall of nearly about 15,000 people, officials said.

Earlier, the East Coast Railway had cancelled 198 trains that were scheduled from October 23 to 25 in view of the cyclone.

08:20 IST

Cyclone Dana LIVE: Wind Velocity To Reach 120 Kmph, Says IMD 

According to IMD, wind velocity in the districts of Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore is likely to reach 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall and tidal surge during the landfall which will take around four to five hours.

08:17 IST

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Kolkata Airport To Suspend Flight Ops From 6 PM On Thursday

The Kolkata airport authorities decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday in view of the possible impact of cyclone Dana, an official said.

The step was taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said on Wednesday.

“In view of cyclone Dana's impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on October 24 to 9 am on October 25 due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” an AAI spokesperson said.

08:14 IST

Cyclone Dana Landfall Update: 3 Lakh People Evacuated In Odisha By Wednesday Evening

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said more than 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that barrels toward the state's coastal region, threatening to impact nearly half of its population. He reviewed the government’s preparedness for the cyclone which is likely to cross the Odisha coast, close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, early on Friday.

“Three districts are likely to be severely affected. Steps are being taken to evacuate people from danger zones...So far, 30 per cent of the targeted 10 lakh people have been evacuated...the remaining will be taken to safety by 11 am on Thursday," the chief minister said.

08:10 IST

Cyclone Dana Tracking News Live: When And Where Is Storm Going To Make Landfall? 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port early Friday.