Odisha is on high alert due to cyclone Dana.
Odisha is facing a huge crisis as cyclone Dana is rapidly moving towards the coastal areas of the state. The Regional Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar has issued a warning that many parts of Odisha may face heavy to extremely heavy rains and strong winds from October 23 to 25. At the same time, such cyclones can also cause considerable damage to life and property.
Meteorological center director Manorama Mahandi said that due to the impact of cyclone Dana, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsepur, Jajpur, Puri and Kho Heavy rains may occur in areas such as Dalian and Dalian, and extremely heavy rains may occur in some places. He explained that extremely heavy rain refers to rainfall between 20 and 30 centimeters, and in some areas it can even exceed 30 centimeters.
chance of rain
Mahandi informed that the rain will start on the morning of October 23 and will continue for three days. During this period, flooding, landslides, waterlogging, etc. may occur in coastal areas. Heavy rains are also likely to occur at some places in interior Odisha, disrupting life in both rural and urban areas. People are urged to be cautious, go to safe places and avoid travel.
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Danger of wind speed
Along with the cyclone comes the possibility of strong winds. Currently, Cyclone Dana has wind speeds of 100 to 110 kilometers per hour over the sea, and can reach up to 120 kilometers per hour. Between October 23 and 25, wind speeds may further increase in coastal areas, which may cause damage to houses, trees and power poles. Manorama Mahandi said the storm’s exact speed would not be known until the morning of October 24, but it was important to prepare from now on.
A warning to fishermen
The meteorological department reminded fishermen to return to the sea immediately and not to go into the sea from October 21. Due to the cyclone, sea conditions become dangerous and can lead to serious accidents while fishing. October has traditionally been a dangerous month for Odisha. Disasters such as Super Cyclone in 1999 and Phailin Cyclone in 2013 have severely affected the state.
obey government orders
Cyclone Dana also falls into this category and therefore has the potential to cause another massive devastation. State governments and administrations are on alert. The general public is urged to remain vigilant, heed the warnings of the meteorological department and comply with government orders to prevent emergencies.
