Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday night (Oct 24), prompting authorities to cancel flights and trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people.

The storm is going to affect millions of people in the two states, with authorities issuing a ‘red warning’ (take action) for heavy to very heavy rainfall in seven districts: Mayurbhanj, Cuttack, Jajpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur.

The landfall is expected early Friday (Oct 25) between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said around 300,000 people living in ‘danger zone’ have been moved to shelters. Coastal regions in the state were already facing heavy rain&nbsp;since Thursday morning as the cyclone moved closer to the shores.

Heavy rainfall is also expected in neighbouring Jharkhand state, where an orange alert has been issued for the Kolhan region (West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan and East Singhbhum districts).

West Bengal has also evacuated more than 200,000 people ahead of the landfall.

Earlier, flights were suspended to and from major cities of both states.

Teams from the NDRF in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert, reported news agency ANI.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday night (Oct 24), prompting authorities to cancel flights and trains and order evacuation of more than 1.

Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday night (Oct 24), prompting authorities to cancel flights and trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people. The storm is going to affect millions of people in the two states, with authorities issuing a ‘red warning’ (take action) for heavy to very heavy rainfall in seven districts: Mayurbhanj, Cuttack, Jajpur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur. The landfall is expected early Friday (Oct 25) between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said around 300,000 people living in ‘danger zone’ have been moved to shelters. Coastal regions in the state were already facing heavy rain since Thursday morning as the cyclone moved closer to the shores. Heavy rainfall is also expected in neighbouring Jharkhand state, where an orange alert has been issued for the Kolhan region (West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan and East Singhbhum districts). West Bengal has also evacuated more than 200,000 people ahead of the landfall. Earlier, flights were suspended to and from major cities of both states. Teams from the NDRF in both Odisha and West Bengal have been placed on standby. Additionally, rescue and relief teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard are on high alert, reported news agency ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Dana: 1.1 million evacuated, flights suspended in India’s Odisha and Bengal ahead of landfall

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, bringing heavy rains to many districts of Tamil Nadu. The cyclone has been named 'Dana'.

The RMC said that a yellow alert has been issued for several districts following the rains due to Cyclone Dana.

The Weather Department said that an Upper Air Cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the north Andaman Sea on Sunday.

The department said that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea during the next 24 hours.

“This low pressure is very likely to move northwestwards and reach the north-west Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24,” the department said.

The cyclonic circulation over the sea has been causing moderate rainfalls in Chennai and adjoining districts, including Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur.

The Weather Department added that this wet spell is likely to continue for the next few days and could bring down the maximum and minimum temperatures.

It also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea until further notice as strong winds with a speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph are likely to prevail over the Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and Camorin area.

The weather department has also predicted heavy rains on October 21 at isolated places over the ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur and in the districts of Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchi, Dindigul, Madurai, Pudukottai, Ariyalur, and Perambalur.

A flood alert has been issued in the Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu, through which the Thenpennai River flows. The respective district administrations have issued the alert.

Due to heavy rains in the catchment areas of the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project (KRP) dam, 2,000 cusecs of water have been released from the dam. A flood alert has also been issued for the Harur and Pappireddipatti areas.

Fire and Rescue Services, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are on standby. The continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of the Thenpennai River has led to a significant increase in the water inflow levels at the KRP dam.

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, bringing heavy rains to many districts of Tamil Nadu.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23, bringing heavy rains to many districts of Tamil Nadu. The cyclone has been named 'Dana'. The RMC said that a yellow alert has been issued for several districts following the rains due to Cyclone Dana. The Weather Department said that an Upper Air Cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea has moved to the north Andaman Sea on Sunday. The department said that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea during the next 24 hours. “This low pressure is very likely to move northwestwards and reach the north-west Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24,” the department said. The cyclonic circulation over the sea has been causing moderate rainfalls in Chennai and adjoining districts, including Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur. The Weather Department added that this wet spell is likely to continue for the next few days and could bring down the maximum and minimum temperatures. It also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea until further notice as strong winds with a speed reaching 35 kmph to 45 kmph are likely to prevail over the Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar and Camorin area. The weather department has also predicted heavy rains on October 21 at isolated places over the ghat areas of Coimbatore and Tirupur and in the districts of Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchi, Dindigul, Madurai, Pudukottai, Ariyalur, and Perambalur. A flood alert has been issued in the Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Tiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu, through which the Thenpennai River flows. The respective district administrations have issued the alert. Due to heavy rains in the catchment areas of the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project (KRP) dam, 2,000 cusecs of water have been released from the dam. A flood alert has also been issued for the Harur and Pappireddipatti areas. Fire and Rescue Services, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), are on standby. The continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of the Thenpennai River has led to a significant increase in the water inflow levels at the KRP dam. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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