Mon Oct 21 11:39:58 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article: Cyclone Dana in Odisha and West Bengal**

– A cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea has intensified into a low-pressure area, with potential development into a cyclonic storm by October 23, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
– The system, formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to move west-northwest, intensifying into a depression by October 22 and a cyclonic storm by October 24.
– The storm is projected to impact the Odisha and West Bengal coasts by the morning of October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
– Wind speeds may increase to 60 km/h on October 23, reaching up to 120 km/h between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25.
– Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea from October 23 to 26 due to expected rough conditions.
– The Odisha government has activated precautionary measures, placing district collectors on high alert, with the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and National Disaster Response Force on standby.
– Special arrangements are being made to move pregnant women in at-risk areas to hospitals, with an emphasis on achieving “Zero Casualty.”
– In West Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated across multiple districts, including Purba Medinipur and North 24 Parganas from October 23-24.
– The IMD has issued a red warning for districts in Odisha, predicting isolated extremely heavy rainfall, and an orange warning for other areas with expected heavy rainfall.
– The article also includes a brief mention of Tata Consumer Products’ Q2 FY25 earnings report, which showed a decline in share price despite increased net profit and revenues, with a subdued demand outlook hurting margins.

This summary encapsulates the storm’s potential impacts, government preparedness, and the weather forecast for affected regions.

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