Odisha: Developing Cyclone Dana moved closer to the Odisha Coast, prompting evacuation and safety measures across the affected districts. Already, over 250,000 have been evacuated in West Bengal as a precautionary measure ahead of the cyclone strike, where the authorities are working on ensuring vulnerable populations’ safety.
Evacuation and Relief Operations
The government of West Bengal has arranged emergency services, and relief camps have been set up for the evacuees. Teams of local administrations are also conducting door-to-door checks to ensure that no individual, especially the ones dwelling in low-lying areas, remains unrelocated. The authorities have been providing the cyclone victims with food, medical aid, and shelter.
Weather Forecast and Warnings
The IMD issued yellow and orange warnings for both West Bengal and Odisha, including heavy to very heavy rainfall, with strong winds and flooding at isolated places. Wind speeds of up to 120 kmph are predicted over the coastal areas for the next 48 hours. The fishermen are advised to remain along the shores till the conditions improve.
Infrastructure Preparations
State governments have activated their programs for disaster management by putting standby teams ready to respond when called upon. The drainage systems are also cleared among other measures that are put as antidotes of likely damage to structures. Utility operators and telecommunication operators are also preparing for likely outages.
Public Safety Advisories
In case of a cyclone, residents should all stay indoors and heed the official advisories. In case of need or distress, emergency contact numbers are available as well. Guidance on what is safe from extreme weather conditions was also issued by the government.
Track Developments
Regular updates should be expected from IMD and state officials as Cyclone Dana advances.
The authorities are closely keeping an eye on the movement of this cyclone, and emergency responses will be made to suit its track to avoid public danger.
Tune back in for further details on the developing situation.
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