NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that one person had died in the state due to Cyclone Dana, while the administration had evacuated around 2.16 lakh people from low-lying areas.
“Only one person died in this natural disaster. The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. It is quite unfortunate. The postmortem examination will give us a clear picture. If required we (state government) will help the family,” Banerjee said addressing a press conference.
“Some districts are affected badly due to cyclone, especially kaccha houses. All DMs, SPs and concerned officials are doing their best. We coordinate with all of them from time to time. 2.16 lakh people evacuated from affected areas to relief camps. I talked to an MLA, he informed me that Kapil Muni Mandir has been affected and faced massive waterlogging. I talked to all MLAs of affected districts,” Mamata added.
After spending the night at the state secretariat to oversee the situation, Mamata held a review meeting and instructed officials to ensure that relief materials are provided to all those affected by the cyclone.
IMD has reported that Cyclone Dana made landfall on the north Odisha coast as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds ranging from 100-110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. The IMD has also issued a warning for isolated extremely heavy rainfall over south Gangetic West Bengal, specifically in the east and west Medinipur regions, today.
“The Severe cyclonic storm “Dana” (pronounced as Dana) crossed north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara during 0130 hrs IST to 0330 hrs IST of today, 25th October as a Severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph,” IMD said in a post on X.
“Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over coastal Odisha, south Gangetic West Bengal (east & west Medinipur) on 25th October 2024,” IMD added.
“Reports are being compiled from the field by the SOC and shortly we will have the details…The normal services have also been restored. The air services have been restored,” NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahedi told ANI.
Various parts of West Bengal are currently experiencing rainfall as a result of the cyclone.