According to forecasts Dana is expected to reach land near the cities Bhitarkanika i धामारा in the state of Orissa, approximately 350 km from Kolkata. Then she can be strong tropical stormcarried by the reaching wind 100-110 km/hand in gusts do 120 km/h. The Indian Meteorological Service (IMD) reported that on Thursday morning the cyclone was about 210 km from the coast, approaching it at a speed of 12 km/h.
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Cyclone Dana is approaching India
Meteorologists warn against “extremely heavy” downpours in the states of West Bengal and Orissa. There may be severe flooding in low-lying areas.
According to Indian authorities currently at least 1.1 million people are evacuated living on the east coast. Authorities are trying to place evacuees in inland shelters.
The state's chief fire officer IdolSudhanshu Sarangi, said that preparations were made 182 teamsconsisting of almost 2 thousand firefighterswho will respond after the cyclone hits.
Dana paralyzes transport
The biggest airports in the area have already announced the suspension of operations. International airport Biju Patnaik will suspend operations from 5:00 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Kolkata International Airport will be closed for 15 hours starting from 6:00 on Friday.
Until Saturday, fishermen were banned from swimming in the. The port in the city was closed Dhamraand all people serving it have already been evacuated. The Ministry of Health has already called on hospitals and other medical facilities to be ready and respond immediately. The government even declared that it would provide snake antidotes to clinics, anticipating various accidents during the expected floods.
In six districts in the state West Bengal courses suspended trains from 8 p.m. on Thursday to 10:00 on Friday. “We do not want any passenger on the tracks when the cyclone hits” – explained representatives of the local operator, Eastern Railway.
There is no popular tourist center in the village Puri. Businesses there were closed and tourists staying there were ordered to leave. “We are making every effort to face the cyclone and save lives,” said district manager Siddharth Swain, quoted by AFP.
Bangladesh did not decide to evacuate
The neighboring city is also preparing for the impact of the cyclone Bangladeshwhich, due to its location very low above sea level, has repeatedly experienced massive destruction.
Prime Minister of the local interim government Muhammad Yunus he said “extensive preparations” were underway. Specialists expect that storm waves on the coast may be up to two meters higher than normal tides.
Minister for Natural Disasters Faruk-e-Azam told AFP that the services are on high alert, but no evacuation orders were issuedbecause the strongest impact of the element is expected to occur in the area India. However, he assured that the cyclone's path is constantly monitored.
Dana is the next dangerous cyclone to hit the area in 2024. In May Indie i Bangladesh they struggled with Cyclone Remalwhich caused in India 48 people died.
Source: AFP, Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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