Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41pm on 22 Oct 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Cyclone ‘Dana’ has led to the cancellation of 197 trains and closure of schools and colleges in several districts of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone, expected to hit the coasts on October 25, has prompted evacuation efforts from vulnerable areas, with 800 cyclone shelters ready in Odisha. The Indian Coast Guard is on high alert, mobilizing vessels and aircraft. Flight operations remain unaffected, but Kolkata airport is preparing for possible disruptions. Heavy rainfall and winds are expected, with Jharkhand also predicted to experience the cyclone’s impact from October 24.
