Thu Oct 24 04:22:11 UTC 2024: ### Summary of Cyclone Dana Live Updates:

1. **Formation and Path**: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Dana, now heading towards the Odisha-Bengal coast. The storm is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port on October 25, with wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h.

2. **Evacuations**: Nearly 1 million people are being evacuated from vulnerable coastal areas in Odisha and West Bengal to temporary relief camps. Efforts include setting up multipurpose shelters and ensuring provisions for food, water, and health facilities.

3. **Government and Agency Preparedness**:
– Both state governments, along with the Coast Guard and NDRF, are on high alert.
– Schools in affected districts are closed.
– 182 teams of Fire and Rescue Services and 20 NDRF teams are mobilized in Odisha, with additional resources prepared in West Bengal.

4. **Districts at Risk**: Fourteen districts in Odisha, including Angul, Puri, and Cuttack, are likely to be severely impacted. In West Bengal, coastal regions including South and North 24 Parganas are also at risk.

5. **Transport and Travel Disruptions**: Kolkata airport will close from 6 PM on October 24 until 9 AM on October 25. Several trains in Odisha have also been cancelled due to the cyclone.

6. **Warnings and Alerts**: The IMD has issued heavy rainfall alerts across various states, predicting flooding and landslides. Fishing operations are suspended along the coast until the cyclone passes.

7. **Safeguards in Place**: Authorities have prepared control rooms in West Bengal, set up evacuation shelters, and mobilized medical teams. The Indian Air Force has assisted in transporting NDRF personnel to the affected regions.

8. **Public Advisory**: Officials are urging residents to follow evacuation orders and safety guidelines issued by local administrations.

9. **Community Response**: Residents are urged to remain calm and focused on safety, as historical resilience has been emphasized amid the cyclone threat.

The situation continues to evolve as preparations heighten ahead of Cyclone Dana’s expected landfall.

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