Bhubaneswar/Kolkata: The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal strengthened into a cyclonic storm called 'Dana' on Wednesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is expected to develop into a severe cyclone before making landfall along the eastern coast, between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal, with wind speeds possibly reaching 120 km per hour on October 25.
In response to the approaching storm, the West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and educational institutions will be closed in several parts of the state. This decision follows a warning from the IMD about Cyclone Dana, which is anticipated to hit the West Bengal coast by October 24.
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A notice from the School Education Department of West Bengal stated that academic activities will be suspended from October 23 to October 26 in seven districts, including South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata.
To prepare for Cyclone Dana, West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose announced that teams have been deployed at 85 stations throughout the state. He detailed that 11 teams will be stationed in South Kolkata, eight in North Kolkata, 12 in South 24 Parganas, 24 in North 24 Parganas, six in Howrah, four in West Medinipur, and five in East Medinipur.
"A meeting was held regarding the cyclone, and officials were present. We will deploy teams in 85 stations. Along with this, there will be a monitoring system in the control room," he said.
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Published: 23 Oct 2024, 10:01 am IST
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