IMD Issues Cyclone Dana Warning For Odisha And West Bengal Coastal Regions

To begin with, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of the possible development of Cyclone Dana, which is expected to enter the shores of Odisha and West Bengal around October 23. This is attributed to the presence of an upper air cyclone circulation in the Andaman Sea which is likely to turn into a low-pressure system after 24 hours.

(Image for representation purpose only) IMD Issues Cyclone Dana Warning For Odisha And West Bengal Coastal Regions

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According to the special bulletin of IMD, this system will turn into a depression on or before October 22 and subsequently, it is anticipated that a cyclonic storm will form in the east-central Bay of Bengal by October 23.

Cyclone Dana: Its Expected Track And Rainfall Rates Associated With It

Cyclone Dana is expected to develop and move initially in a westerly direction and is anticipated to reach the northwestern Bay of Bengal adjacent to Odisha and West Bengal by the morning of the 24th of October. From October 23 – 25, these coastal areas are/above areas are likely to experience intense rains, where some places may even receive up to 20cm of rain.

According to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the Director-General of the IMD, the coastal regions are likely to encounter extremely heavy showers, more so on 24th and 25th October. He requested the fishermen to come back to the sea shores by October 21 in order to prevent the possible impacts of the storm, was harmful.

Impact Of Cyclone Dana

From that day, according to the IMD, it had been established in the north Andaman Sea and the vicinity opposing the cyclonic development. As a consequence, a depression is likely over the east-central Bay of Bengal and neighboring regions by 21 October courtesy of her. A squall with wind speed 35–45 km/h, with gusts of 55 km/h is forecasted over the Andaman Sea till October 21. Wind warnings have been issued for the state of Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and East Central Bay of Bengal.

The ever changing climatic dynamics bear great risks to coastal habitation as well as any marine related endeavors.

Safety Precautions

Furthermore, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has also warned fishermen and those living along the coasts, calling for them to adequately prepare since the cyclone is set to become more ferocious. Advisory has also been given to the public residing in the affected regional areas, especially the coastal zones of Odisha and West Bengal and or the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to watch the weather patterns; however, the public has also been cautioned, and for instance, fishermen have been instructed to come back by the shoreline by way of October 21.

As Cyclone Dana approaches, the public is advised to adhere to the respective instructions provided by the government for their protection and also brace themselves for any harsh climatic conditions that may include overflow of water, strong winds, and torrential rains.