Cyclone Dana’ to hit Odisha & West Bengal: ICG implements preventive measures.

GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL

SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI-DELHI OCT 23:-The Indian Meteoritical Department has predicted that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm named ‘Dana’ and is heading towards the Odisha-Bengal coast.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (North-East) has implemented a series of preventive measures to safeguard lives and property at sea as Cyclone Dana is forecast to make landfall on October 24-25, along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha.
“The ICG has been closely monitoring the situation and has taken proactive steps to ensure preparedness for dealing with any emergency arising from the cyclone’s impact” , said MoD.
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall alerts for multiple state districts and as a precautionary measure nearly 10 lakh people from coastal areas prone to the cyclone are being evacuated to relief camps.
The ICG has been closely monitoring the situation and has taken proactive steps to ensure preparedness for dealing with any emergency arising from the cyclone’s impact.
ICG has tasked ships, aircraft and Remote Operating Stations at West Bengal and Odisha to broadcast regular weather warnings and safety advisories to fishermen and mariners.
These alerts are being transmitted continuously to all fishing vessels, urging them to return to shore immediately and seek safe shelter.The ICG has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergency at sea” said MoD.
Additionally, ICG personnel are working in coordination with local administrations and
disaster management authorities to ensure a coordinated and effective response.
Fishing communities along the coastline have been informed through various channels, including village heads, to avoid venturing into the sea until the cyclone passes.
The ICG is on high alert, with its dedicated disaster relief teams and assets ready to help, rescue & relief operations.
The IMD said that a depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression on Tuesday evening and is likely to become a severe cyclonic storm and cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts in the early hours of October 25 with a wind speed of 100-110 mph gusting to 120 mph.