With Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' approaching the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, a senior IMD official said that there was will be fairly widespread moderate rainfall in most of the parts of the state.
Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience heavy rainfall over the next few days, with weather officials urging residents to remain vigilant. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal due to rough sea conditions.
According to the IMD, the depression is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27
The deep depression over the Southern Bay of Bengal is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27, as per the Indian Meteorogical Department.
The release said that NDRF teams are self-contained and equipped with all equipment for search and rescue operations, appropriate communication equipment and personal protective equipment.
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday said that they have received the final assessment report showcasing the losses caused by cyclone DANA in the state. Nearly 131 blocks across 14 districts of Odisha were affected due to the cyclonic storm and the subse
Cyclone Dana hit the Odisha coast on Friday. The cyclonic storm made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, uprooted trees, and snapped power lines in several areas.
The weather department also informed that the cyclone Dana is very likely to move north-northwestwards and cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during the next 3 to 4 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a
Ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall, the Odisha government has evacuated 3 lakh people, made More than 7000 cyclone shelters, and ensured the security of pregnant women.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday, highlighting the measures taken by the government to ensure security as severe cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in Odisha, said that the government target is zero causalities.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Deputy Inspector General Mohsen Shahedi on Thursday said that 20 teams are deployed in Odisha and 17 teams in West Bengal in preparation for severe cyclonic storm Dana's landfall.