The India Meteorological Department released a weather warning on Tuesday for the next five days, affecting various regions of eastern India amid the northeast monsoon rainfall activity over the southeast peninsular region.
Speaking to the media, Siddaramiah said "We have been monitoring the situation. All necessary preparations are underway. Surveys of the affected areas are also being conducted, and relief measures will be implemented promptly."
Punjab Minister said that whether the smoke due to stubble burning goes to Delhi is a matter of debate, but the major concern is that it is affecting common people who breathe the same air.
Hemanta Sharma, Principal Secretary of Odisha's Department of Energy, has said that energy grids and emergency transmission towers in the districts expected to be affected by Cyclone Dana are being monitored.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda in Delhi on Monday to seek guidance on various issues affecting the state.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General RS Bhatti and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Director General Zulfiquar Hasan met with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday to discuss recent hoax bomb threats targeting domestic and international flights.
India made strong effort to save the situation in the second innings after their collapse in the first innings in the rain-affected Test match against New Zealand but with two days still left, the odds are heavily loaded against them.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected rain-affected areas in Chennai Kolathur Assembly Constituency and distributed relief materials on Thursday.
According to Andhra Pradesh I&PR, "In light of the heavy rains occurring in the state, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu advised officials to remain vigilant. He reviewed the heavy rainfall affecting several districts, including Nellore."