Odisha on Red Alert for Cyclone Dana

Odisha is currently preparing for a cyclone that is been forming over the Bay of Bengal. Cyclone Dana will bring heavy rainfall to Odisha. A Red Alert has been issued for Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, and Jagatsinghpur districts of Odisha on October 24, warning the residents of heavy to very heavy rainfall as well as lightning in view of Cyclone Dana. The state government has asked schools and colleges in all 14 likely affected districts of Odisha to remain closed from October 23 to 25.

 

This Cyclone will bring heavy rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal, the government has taken steps to avoid any casualties. The government also advised fishermen and people not to go near the sea and has announced “100 percent evacuations” from areas that could take the hit.