As Cyclone Dana approaches, Old Digha Beach in Odisha is experiencing strong waves and high tides. The cyclone, expected to make landfall soon, has intensified sea conditions, prompting swift action from local authorities. Evacuations are underway, with precautions in place to ensure public safety. A video capturing the powerful tides crashing onto the shore highlights the gravity of the situation.
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#WATCH | West Bengal: High tide waves hit Old Digha beach, as #CycloneDana is expected to make landfall tonight pic.twitter.com/GmEWE687F0
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed Odisha’s readiness for Cyclone Dana in a discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, assuring full central support. The cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night.
Odisha has made extensive preparations, setting up over 5,200 cyclone shelters and relocating more than 3.6 lakh people, including 3,654 pregnant women to hospitals. The state has deployed 19 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, 51 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams, and 220 Fire Services units to handle the situation.
“Odisha’s preparations are commendable,” said Prime Minister Modi. The central government has also provided additional NDRF teams as requested.
Cyclone Dana is predicted to hit the coast between Bhitarkanika park and Dhamra port on October 25, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Both Odisha and West Bengal have issued heavy rainfall warnings and are evacuating nearly one million coastal residents.
