Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 24 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Severe cyclonic storm Dana has initiated its landfall process near the Odisha coast, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h, as reported by the India Meteorological Department. The storm, located about 50 km east-northeast of Paradip, is expected to move north-northwest and cross the Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island. The landfall process is anticipated to continue until the morning of October 25. Prime Minister Modi has spoken with Odisha's Chief Minister, assuring support from the central government as the situation develops. The storm is under close surveillance by the Doppler Weather Radar.
