- October 22, 202416:18:00
Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Odisha govt puts Tata Power on alert; OUAT releases advisory for farmers
Deputy CM KV Singh Deo has directed Tata Power to deploy emergency teams for swift power restoration in affected areas. The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) issued advisories to farmers on minimising crop loss, focusing on paddy, pulses, and oil seeds.
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- October 22, 202416:04:00
Cyclone Dana live updates: 800 relief shelters ready in Odisha
800 relief shelters have been established for people who will be evacuated from vulnerable areas as Cyclone Dana hits the coast of Odisha on October 24. Odisha revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari told news agency PTI on Tuesday that officials have inspected 250 cyclone relief centres where people will be housed after evacuation to make sure essentials such as food, water, medicine and electricity are available.
Apart from 800 cyclone shelters, the minister said an additional 500 temporary shelters have been made ready, including schools and colleges.
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- October 22, 202415:25:00
Coincidence or myth: Odia Panjika predicted Cyclonic System in Odisha on Oct 23, so the IMD!
At a time when Cyclone Dana is looming over Odisha’s head, the IMD is predicting its scope & nature of the forthcoming weather adversities in line with global climate models.The IMD’s recent newscast predicts that the Cyclone Dana is going to hit the Odisha Coast on October 23 whereas its landfall is expected on the 24th.However, the Odia Almanac, much popular in Odisha and abroad among the Odia diasporas living across the globe as Panji or Panjika, has predicted the Cyclone System from the very day of Dola Yatra, the pre-celebration of colourful holy festivity. READ MORE..
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- October 22, 202415:21:00
Cyclone Dana Live: CMC to evacuate 7K people from low-lying areas for Cyclone Dana
The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) is gearing up to evacuate around 7,000 people residing in low-lying slum areas in the city as IMD predicted Cyclone Dana to hit Odisha on Thursday night. READ MORE..
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- October 22, 202415:10:00
Cyclone Dana: Odisha govt advises tourists & pilgrims to leave Puri before Oct 23
The Odisha government has issued an urgent advisory, requesting tourists and pilgrims in Puri to vacate the coastal town by October 23 in anticipation of Cyclone Dana. READ MORE..
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- October 22, 202415:06:00
Cyclone Dana Updates: CM Majhi sets ‘Zero casualty’ target for cyclone
Chief minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has set a “zero casualty” target ahead of Cyclone Dana which will hit the coast on October 24. CM Majhi directed officials to ensure 100 per cent evacuation of people from areas likely to be affected by the cyclone. He also directed the officials to stock food, drinking water and medicines in cyclone shelters in adequate quantity. Tourists have also been encouraged to leave Puri before October 24 to avoid any mishaps.
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- October 22, 202415:04:00
Cyclone Dana: Schools to remain closed for 3 days in several districts of Odisha
In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools across 14 districts from October 23 to 25. This decision, announced today, comes as a precautionary measure against the impending cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal. READ MORE...
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- October 22, 202414:48:00
Cyclone Dana latest track forecast: How IMD predicts the path and landfall place?
Cyclone Dana will be taking birth anytime within next 24 hours. The depression system is moving northwest with a surface wind speed of around 50kmph. The minimum sea level pressure is measured at 1000hPa (Hecta Pascal). The sea level pressure shows the system’s intensification is slow. A glance at the satellite image shows broken, fragmented clouds around the low level cyclonic centre (LLCC). The LLCC is clearly stands exposed now. However, the process of formative banding of clouds has begun. The cloud top temperature has fallen to minus 100 deg C today. The super cooled cloud top temperature shows the high condensation process is on. READ MORE..
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- October 22, 202414:26:00
Health services prepared, says Odisha state health director
Odisha Director of Health Services Bijay told ANI, "We are prepared... Every year we are anticipating cyclones and we are facing those cyclones. we have a definite protocol for preparation of management."
"At the facility level, where all service providers will be available, no leave will be allowed. we are ensuring the logistics of the drug and consumable supply, specifically the anti-venom snake drug. We are also ensuring the provision of safe drinking water and 24-hour electricity," Mohapatra added.
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- 14:16:00
Cyclone Dana: Panic buying go bang amidst cyclone threat
In anticipation of an impending cyclone, the local market here witnessed a significant rush this morning as customers hurried to stock up on essential items. The surge in demand has prompted shopkeepers to hike their prices. Currently, tomatoes are being sold for Rs 60-70 per kg, brinjals at Rs 50-70, pointed gourd at Rs 50, and chillies at Rs 100 per kg. READ MORE..
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- October 22, 202413:50:00
Odisha govt in action mode
The Odisha government today asked the administration to remain prepared as possible cyclonic storm Dana is brewing over the Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Dana latest track forecast: IMD model predicts severe cyclonic storm, landfall between Gopalpur and Puri
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- October 22, 202413:29:00
Cyclone Dana: Personal preparedness and safety guide
The Bay of Bengal is churning, and a brewing low-pressure system has cast a shadow of concern over Odisha's coastal communities. With the potential to intensify into a full-blown cyclone, the threat of heavy rainfall, powerful winds, and coastal flooding looms large, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly, infants, and those with disabilities.
As the storm gathers strength, it's time for residents in vulnerable coastal areas, to prepare and safeguard. This comprehensive survival guide offers you with the knowledge and resources to face the crisis. Read Complete Guide here...
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- October 22, 202413:25:00
October holds cyclone threat for Odisha?
October month has been the month of cyclones in Bay of Bengal. The hotter Bay of Bengal proves a fertile ground for cyclone genesis, provided the Madden Julian Oscillation (a rain bearing phenomenon over the seas) and easterly propagating Kelvin waves are present. Read More..
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