Cyclone Dana: People got relief from Cyclone Dana, Kolkata's weather improved, know the weather condition.

Kolkata : The weather was found to be slightly clear on Saturday, October 26, a day after heavy rains due to Cyclone Dana in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Giving information about Cyclone Dana Dana that hit Kolkata, officials said that due to the stoppage of rain, water level has reduced in many areas, which has brought relief to the people. Kolkata had recorded 152.8 mm rainfall in the 24 hours till 6.30 am on Saturday. However, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some areas of the city today. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius.

Severe cyclonic storm Dana entered the east coast in the early hours of last Friday, causing torrential rains and strong winds and uprooting of electric poles. Along with this, there has been considerable damage to infrastructure and crops in Odisha and West Bengal. The storm started hitting Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara of Odisha and Dhamra in Bhadrak district at around 12.05 am on Thursday night and during this time the wind was blowing at a speed of about 110 kilometers per hour. The effect of the storm lasted till around 8.30 in the morning.

Four people have died in rain-related incidents, including electrocution, in West Bengal. The situation in Kolkata has improved slightly but waterlogging remains in many areas of Hooghly, Bankura, Jhargram and East and West Medinipur districts. Giving information about this, officials said that due to heavy rains the fields were submerged due to which crops like paddy and potatoes were damaged. The IMD said heavy rains are expected at some places in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram districts and predicted improvement in the weather from Sunday, October 27.

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