08:10 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Trees have fallen at many places due to cyclonic storm Dana. Due to this, many roads have been blocked in Bhadrak district, which are being removed by the administration.
#WATCH Odisha: Roads blocked in coastal villages of Dhamra in Bhadrak due to cyclone 'Dana'. Local people can be seen removing fallen trees from the roads. Some houses have also been damaged. pic.twitter.com/Sghbx46XHa
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 25, 2024
06:46 AM, 25-Oct-2024
The landfall process of the cyclone will continue for the next 1-2 hours.
Due to the havoc of Cyclone Dana, roofs were blown away, trees were also uprooted (video grab)
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In the latest information related to Cyclone Dana, the Meteorological Department said that the severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' is moving towards north-northwest at a speed of 10 km per hour. At 05.30 am today, it lay about 20 km north-northwest of Dhamra in Odisha and 40 km north-northwest of Hablikhati Nature Camp in Bhitarkanika.
It is raining continuously with strong winds in different areas of Odisha.
#WATCH Heavy rainfall and gusty winds continue to lash parts of Odisha; landslide process of #CycloneDana under way
(Visuals from Bhadrak) pic.twitter.com/l5N3iRp66X
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024
The storm will weaken by this afternoon
At present the cyclone is centered over northern coastal Odisha. The process of hitting the coast is continuing. The landfall process of the cyclone will continue for the next 1-2 hours. The storm is likely to move almost west-northwestwards over North Odisha. There is every possibility that by the afternoon of October 25, Dana will gradually weaken from the 'severe' category into a cyclonic storm.
06:30 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Scene of devastation in Dhamra and Bhadrak due to heavy rains
Wreck of Cyclone Dana: Many buildings could not withstand the strong winds
– Photo: ANI Video Grab
Due to the impact of Cyclone Dana, very strong winds are blowing in Odisha. Due to heavy rains, scenes of devastation are being seen in Dhamra and Bhadrak.
#WATCH Odisha: Gusty winds and heavy downpour cause destruction in Dhamra, Bhadrak
The landslide process of #CycloneDana under way pic.twitter.com/1tILknoZyK
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024
05:45 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Efforts to coordinate between officials of several states in the rescue operation
Cyclone Dana wreaks havoc in Odisha, fishermen struggling
– Photo: Amar Ujala / Agency
In a picture of the devastation caused by Cyclone Dana, fishermen were seen struggling as they tried to anchor their boats safely in Odisha's Bhadrak district. South Eastern Railway has canceled 150 trains, East Coast Railway has canceled 198 trains, Eastern Railway has canceled 190 trains and South East Central Railway has canceled 14 trains. Navy said that Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh are involved in the rescue operation. A comprehensive disaster response mechanism has been activated in coordination with the officers in charge in Bengal.
05:25 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Two naval ships were also deployed in the rescue operation.
Change in weather due to the effect of cyclone Dana
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288 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and fire brigade are engaged in prevention of damage caused by the cyclone. Two naval ships have also been deployed in the rescue operation.
#WATCH Gusty winds and heavy rain continue to lash parts of Odisha; landslide process of #CycloneDana under way
(Visuals from Dhamra, Bhadrak) pic.twitter.com/HqEhW5sT6L
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024
05:09 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Heavy rain, 300 flights and 552 trains canceled due to cyclone Dana
A total of seven states are under the influence of the cyclone which reached Odisha coast late on Thursday night. Life went haywire in three of these states. Three boats capsized in Shamsherganj and Farakka in Bengal due to the storm and 16 fishermen went missing. About 300 flights were canceled from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata airports. Railways has canceled a total of 552 trains. Security forces are on standby at Biju Patnaik Airport. Flight services are halted.
#WATCH Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik International Airport shut in view of the landslide of #CycloneDana pic.twitter.com/9wTaW8u7wv
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2024
04:50 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Airports closed: Kolkata and Bhubaneswar airports will remain closed for 15 hours.
As a precautionary measure, it has been decided to keep the airports in Odisha and Bengal closed. Kolkata and Bhubaneswar airports will remain closed for 15 hours from Thursday evening i.e. even today.
#WATCH Odisha: Gusty winds and heavy downpour cause destruction in Bhadrak's Kamaria.
The landslide process of #CycloneDana continues pic.twitter.com/TkER0KF32m
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024
04:36 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Advice not to visit Jagannath Puri and Konark temple
In view of the cyclone, officials have advised devotees not to visit Jagannath Temple in Puri. Efforts are being made to minimize the impact of the disaster on the 12th century Puri temple. Temporary tents have been removed from the premises. Sandbags have been placed on asbestos roofs. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has closed the 13th century Sun Temple in Konark for two days. Tourists have been barred from visiting the beaches.
#WATCH Odisha: Strong winds and downpour persist in Bhadrak as landslide process of #CycloneDana is under way pic.twitter.com/QPunxpCIIQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024
03:48 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Strong winds are scaring in Dhamra, Odisha, trees uprooted at many places
Impact of Cyclone Dana, speed slowed down due to heavy rains and winds in Odisha
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Life has been badly affected in Odisha due to heavy rains and winds. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a danger of light to moderate floods in many areas of Odisha in the next 24 hours. The districts where there is a possibility of flash floods include Angul, Balasore, Boudh, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Nayagarh and Puri.
#WATCH Odisha: Gusty winds and rainfall witnessed in Dhamra as landfall of #CycloneDana is under way. pic.twitter.com/MskUvI8YzW
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024
03:15 AM, 25-Oct-2024
Cyclone Dana havoc: Devastation in many parts of Odisha
Trees uprooted in Dhamra due to strong winds and heavy rains
#WATCH Odisha: Tree uprooted in Dhamara as gusty winds and heavy rain continue to lash parts of Odisha; landslide of #CycloneDana under way pic.twitter.com/F8wElu7uta
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024
Life affected due to strong winds and heavy rains in Bhadrak district also
#WATCH Odisha: Strong wind and rain lash Odisha's Bhadrak as landfall of #CycloneDana is under way pic.twitter.com/liNVGFDIZA
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2024
