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Source: This post on Cyclone Dana has been created based on the article “As Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall, all you need to know about the storm” published in Indian Express on 24th October 2024.
Why in news?
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall in Odisha.
About Cyclone Dana:
1. Cyclone Dana is currently over the east-central Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. The name “Dana” was suggested by Qatar and means “generosity” in Arabic.
2. It is predicted to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25.
3. Expected Wind Speeds: The cyclone is likely to generate wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.
4. Areas Affected:
In Odisha, the districts expected to receive heavy rainfall include Baleswar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur, Kendujhar, Jajpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Khorda, and Puri.
In West Bengal, heavy rainfall is forecast for areas such as South and North 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Howrah, Hooghly, Kolkata, and Bankura.
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