Cloud overcast in West Bengal, turbulent sea as cyclone Dana nears landfall
The Hindu
Government prepares for severe cyclonic storm Dana in Bay of Bengal, taking precautionary measures and evacuating coastal areas.
Kolkata
The cyclonic storm Dana is advancing over the east central Bay of Bengal. It is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow and make landfall by Thursday evening. Southern parts of West Bengal have seen rainfall, cloud overcast, and turbulent sea since Wednesday morning. The government is taking multiple precautionary measures to reduce damage and avoid loss of life.
The government of West Bengal has asked tourists from coastal areas like Digha, Tajpur, Mandarmani, Bakkhali, to leave the spot and travel back to their home at the first instance to avoid any accidents. All shops in the coastal area have been closed down.
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According to India Meteorological Department, “Cyclonic storm Dana will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island with a wind speed 100-110 kmph gusting 120kmph.” They also mentioned that “heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in multiple districts”.
Coastguards and security personnel have been posted on all coastal areas as a precaution. Guard rails have been used around all human entry points in coastal tourist destinations to restrict people from venturing into the sea. Many have breached the same even after repeated requests from authorities.
In a statement made on Press Information Bureau by the Ministry of Defence, it stated, “The Indian Coast Guard has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergency situation at sea. Additionally, ICG personnel are working in coordination with local administrations and disaster management authorities to ensure a coordinated and effective response.”
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