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cyclone dana update : The low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal is in danger of turning into Cyclone Dana. Schools and colleges have been closed in many districts of West Bengal and Odisha as a precaution against Cyclone Dana. Apart from this, 197 trains have also been cancelled. Security preparations have also started at Kolkata Airport, the capital of West Bengal. A statement issued by the office of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that vigilance will be increased on the beaches and fishermen have been stopped from going into the sea.
Preparation to face cyclone
Both the governments of Odisha and Bengal have started evacuating people living in coastal areas to safer places. The Indian Coast Guard has also been put on high alert. According to the Meteorological Department, between October 23 and 25, the storm will affect the coastal areas at a speed of 100-120 kilometers per hour. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea from October 23 to 25.
According to a report, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that 800 cyclone shelters are ready in the state, from where people will be evacuated to safer places. Apart from this, 500 temporary shelters have also been prepared in schools and colleges. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Mazi has ensured that 100 percent people from sensitive areas will be evacuated safely.
Precautionary steps in Bengal also
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that schools will remain closed in seven districts of Bengal from October 23 to 26. People living in low-lying areas have been instructed to move to safe places. Along with this, necessary steps are being taken by the state government to deal with the cyclone.
Coast Guard and NDRF deployment
The Indian Coast Guard has deployed its ships and helicopters in the coastal areas and is continuously warning fishermen and sailors about the cyclone. Several teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Odisha and Bengal to immediately deal with any emergency situation. The Odisha government has sought 10 additional NDRF teams, while 17 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force teams have also been deployed in vulnerable districts.
impact on transport services
South-Eastern Railways has canceled 94 trains passing through Odisha and 103 trains going towards the east of the state. Apart from this, as a precautionary measure, five trains going from Assam have also been stopped. At the same time, Kolkata Airport has said that there is a possibility of waterlogging due to heavy rains, hence the drainage system and other infrastructure of the airport is being checked due to the cyclone.