Cyclonic storm: Cyclonic storm arose from the Bay of Bengal 'dana' It is likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal. The storm is expected to hit the coast of Odisha around 2 am on October 24. During this period, coastal areas, especially DhamraIn , the wind speed has reached 70 km per hour.
path of storm
storm of odisha Bhitarkanika National Park And Dhamra Port Will land near. According to Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the landfall process will last for about 5 hours. The speed of the storm can reach up to 120 km per hour, and there is a possibility of rainfall of up to 20 cm in coastal areas. Bhadrak And Kendrapada More than 30 cm (12 inches) of rainfall may occur in some places.
public safety measures
About 10 lakh people have been shifted to safe places in 14 districts of Odisha. simultaneously, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Relief Force (ODRF) And fire brigade 288 teams have been deployed.
impact on transportation
Around 300 flights will remain canceled at Bhubaneswar and Kolkata airports till 9 am on October 25. Additionally, various railway authorities have canceled a total of 552 trains, which include:
- South East Railway: 150 trains
- East Coast Railway: 198 trains
- Eastern Railway: 190 trains
- South East Central Railway: 14 trains
Education and Administration
Schools and colleges in the storm-affected districts will remain closed till October 25. All tourist parks and the Odisha High Court have also been closed till October 25. Leaves of government employees have also been cancelled.
Leadership and preparedness
Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi A high level meeting was held to review the preparations to deal with the storm.
All necessary safety measures are being taken in view of the storm, so that there is minimal loss to life. All citizens have been appealed to stay in safe places and follow government instructions.
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