Thu Oct 24 11:51:16 UTC 2024: **Summary of Cyclone Dana Updates:**

– **Approaching Landfall:** Cyclone Dana is heading towards the Odisha coast, expected to make landfall by October 25.
– **Evacuations in Odisha:** The state plans to evacuate around 1 million people from coastal districts; only 30% of those in identified danger zones have been evacuated as of Wednesday evening.
– **Impact on West Bengal:** Over 114,000 people in West Bengal have already been moved to shelters as a precaution against the cyclone.
– **Wind and Rain Forecast:** The cyclone could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and heavy rainfall to several districts, including Kolkata.
– **Train and Ferry Cancellations:** Eastern and South Eastern Railways have cancelled numerous train services on October 24 and 25. Ferry services in the Sunderbans and River Hooghly have also been suspended.
– **Control Measures in Kolkata:** The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has established a control room and cancelled leave for essential staff in preparation for emergencies.
– **Meteorological Updates:** At 8:30 AM on Wednesday, Cyclone Dana was located 420 km southeast of Paradip and could intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.

**Emergency Contacts:** The Odisha power department has provided helpline numbers for public assistance during the cyclone.

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