Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 27 Oct 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Dana caused severe flooding and damage in Odisha and Bengal, impacting infrastructure, power lines, and crops. Odisha launched an evacuation drive in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts, where rising water levels threaten more areas. Over 8 lakh people were moved to safety, with nearly 1 lakh still in relief camps. In Bengal, heavy rains caused waterlogging in districts like Hooghly and Medinipur, affecting paddy and potato crops. Four people died in rain-related incidents. The India Meteorological Department says rains will ease by Sunday, but isolated heavy showers are expected in some areas. Relief efforts are ongoing.
