Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28am on 25 Oct 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for 16 districts in Odisha due to heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Dana. The districts at risk include Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, and Puri, among others. In Kolkata, significant rainfall has caused inundation in several areas. Mayor Firhad Hakim announced that all pumping stations have been activated to prevent further waterlogging. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is utilizing suction machines to clear gully pits and manholes to improve drainage. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety as the cyclone impacts the region.
