Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: Flight services at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar resumed on Friday after Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast in the early hours.
In anticipation of the cyclone's impact, the airport suspended operations for 16 hours, beginning Thursday evening (October 24). This decision was made to prioritize the safety of passengers, airline employees, aircraft, navigational aids, and airport infrastructure.
During this suspension, at least 28 flights were canceled for both arrivals and departures.
Worth mentioning, there have been no reports of significant damage or casualties despite the cyclone making landfall just hours ago.
Coastal districts such as Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Balasore, and nearby Jagatsinghpur experienced a sudden surge in wind speeds, reaching between 100 km/h and 110 km/h, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall.
A revenue department official noted that the office of the Special Relief Commissioner received reports of uprooted trees.
Additionally, an ‘orange warning’ has been issued for five districts, including Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Dhenkanal, advising residents to be prepared for heavy rain during this period.
