Cyclone Dana Live Updates: One Dead In West Bengal; Waterlogging Brings Kolkata To A Halt
New Delhi:
After Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast, causing severe damage, one individual tragically lost their life in West Bengal. As Kolkata authorities stayed vigilant, the aftermath led to flooded streets. The impact reached significant locations such as the SSKM Hospital and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters in Esplanade, where water breaches occurred.
Odisha did not record any fatalities, yet flooding affected the coastal regions of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Balasore districts.
Mr. Mrutunjay Mohapatra, the Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has mentioned that the prevailing severe cyclonic storm is expected to gradually diminish on Friday and progress further into the state, leading to significant rainfall in numerous areas.
Mamata reports one fatality in cyclone Dana in Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced that a fatality occurred due to Cyclone Dana in the state. The incident took place in Patharpratima, North 24 Parganas.
Banerjee mentioned that unfortunately, a single individual lost their life in the natural calamity while working on cables at home. An autopsy will provide more insight, and the state government is prepared to support the bereaved family if necessary.
Live updates on Cyclone Dana: Extensive flooding reported in Kolkata, KMC prepared for emergency.
Kolkata experienced widespread waterlogging due to cyclone Dana, receiving 100 mm of rainfall by 11.30 am on Friday within the last 24 hours.
Traffic flow in areas like Bhawanipur, New Market, Hazra, Dharmatala, and Behala was disrupted due to knee-high water levels on the streets, hindering the movement of vehicles. Additionally, waterlogging was reported in various locations such as Thanthania Kalibari, Mahatma Gandhi Road, VIP Road, Park Circus, Dum Dum, and parts of New Town in the northern and eastern sectors of the city.
Inside the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters at Esplanade, there were notable instances of flooding. Moreover, at SSKM Hospital, patients, staff, and health workers were observed navigating ankle-deep water.
Rainwater accumulation was also noted at the OPD wing of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, underscoring yet another case of the problem at a publicly-funded tertiary healthcare institution in the city.
Live Updates on Cyclone Dana: Kendrapara in Odisha Emerges Mostly Unharmed
The residents of Kendrapara district in Odisha let out a collective sigh of relief when cyclone Dana, which threatened the region, mostly bypassed the coastal area, sparing it from significant damage.
Officials reported that although there were no casualties or damage to property, tidal surges encroached upon several villages and agricultural lands.
An official mentioned that despite the lack of detailed information from the park, the Bhitarkanika National Park, where the cyclone made landfall, has been mostly spared from the destructive impact.
The Bagapatia settlement colony, home to individuals who were relocated from Satabhaya due to sea erosion, is now submerged in water as a tidal surge has penetrated the colony.
Reporting Live: Kolhan Division Braces for Cyclone Dana’s Impact with Heavy Rains and School Closures
Following the arrival of Cyclone Dana, Jharkhand experienced significant rainfall, particularly in the Kolhan division.
In the last 24 hours, the regions of Jagannathpur, Saraikela, and Baharagora saw the most significant amount of rainfall. Additional districts impacted by the heavy rainfall are Giridih, Godda, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Sahibganj, and Lohardaga.
On Friday, flights between Ranchi and Bhubaneswar as well as Kolkata have been canceled, with approximately 10 trains passing through or destined for Jharkhand also experiencing delays.
Similar weather conditions are forecasted by the Meteorological Department for October 26 in Jharkhand, with a chance of lightning strikes. Expect fog on October 26-27, leading to a decrease in temperatures starting from October 28.
Advising farmers to promptly harvest ripe vegetables and drain surplus water from their fields is essential to avoid crop damage.
