Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: As Cyclone Dana approaches; the Odisha government has issued toll-free helpline numbers to assist residents across 15 districts. The main helpline for Cyclone Dana is 1077, while each district has designated control room numbers for local support. Here’s what you need to know:
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District-Wise Emergency Contact Numbers:
Balasore: Control Room - 06782-262286, 06782-261077
Mayurbhanj: Control Room - 06792-252759, 06792-252941
Bhadrak: Control Room - 06784-251881
Jajpur: Control Room - 06728-222648
Kendrapada: Control Room - 06727-232803
Keonjhar: Control Room - 06766-255437
Jagatsinghpur: Control Room - 06724-220368
Cuttack: Control Room - 0671-2507842
Dhenkanal: Control Room - 06762-226507, 06762-221376
Angul: Control Room - 06764-230980
Puri: Control Room - 06752-223237
Khurda: Control Room - 06755-220002
Ganjam: Control Room - 06811-263978
Nayagarh: Control Room - 06753-252978
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC): Toll-Free Number - 1929
The deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm, with further intensification expected as it moves towards the northwest Bay of Bengal. By the morning of October 24, the storm is predicted to escalate into a severe cyclonic storm with winds reaching 100-110 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h. It is projected to cross the coasts of north Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Sagar Island overnight from October 24 to 25.
In anticipation of the cyclone's landfall, the Odisha government has mobilized 288 rescue teams across 13 districts, comprising 19 NDRF teams, 51 ODRAF teams, 178 Fire Services teams, and 40 additional Fire Services teams. To bolster these efforts, five NDRF teams from Punjab have also arrived in Odisha.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and utilize the provided helpline numbers for any assistance. Stay safe, and ensure your families are prepared as Cyclone Dana approaches.
