Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:36pm on 24 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Severe cyclonic storm Dana has made landfall on the Odisha coast, with wind speeds reaching 120 km/h, prompting high alert in West Bengal. The storm is expected to impact areas between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra. Prime Minister Modi has spoken with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to assess preparedness. Heavy rains and strong winds are already affecting Odisha and parts of West Bengal, where over 350,000 residents are being evacuated from low-lying areas. The Indian Navy is ready to conduct humanitarian assistance operations, and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has activated emergency response measures.
