Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 24 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Dana is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, with heavy rains already hitting parts of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department predicts the cyclone will make landfall early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching 120 kmph. Flights and trains in both states have been disrupted. Disaster response teams are on alert, and the Indian Navy is prepared for relief operations. Authorities have issued warnings for fishermen and expect severe rainfall in districts like North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and Hooghly.
