Finally, the ‘extreme’ cyclone has hit Bangladesh in the eye of the eye in Odisha, the eastern-southern state of India, on its way to West Bengal‘s Sagar Dwip, Kolkata is also raining heavily; There is a stormy wind.
On Thursday (October 24) night, the front of the cyclone hit the Bhubaneswar area of Odisha with a speed of more than 100 to 120 kmph. This very strong cyclone will continue to weaken further south while wreaking havoc over Odisha and neighboring states from midnight to Friday morning.
According to the Indian media Times of India and Indian Express, the speed of the grain can be 100 to 120 kilometers per hour while passing over Odisha.
However, according to the Meteorological Department, Bangladesh has been affected by hailstorms, with rain and gale force winds in coastal areas; However, it is not necessary to see in the sense that its eyes are painted.
Meteorologist Shahinur Rahman told RisingBD at 9 p.m. that the cyclone will have a regional effect in Bangladesh, which is called the ‘territorial effect’ of the cyclone. As a result, there will be rain and very strong winds in the southwestern region of Bangladesh.
Shahinur Rahman has given information that even if Bangladesh is not affected, there may be floods along with rain in 14 districts of the country due to the impact of hailstones.
However, one person lost his life in Betagi Upazila of Barguna due to rain and strong winds due to rain, one fisherman is missing in Chandpur; Apart from this, livestock and crops have been damaged in various areas. Navigation is closed.
Anandabazar wrote at 10:30 pm on Thursday that the eye of the cyclone was 70 km away from Sagar Dwip. However, the front of the cyclone has made landfall, after the eye or center of the storm hits the mainland at midnight and its fury will continue until Friday morning.
Anandabazar says that the grain will also affect the coast of West Bengal. The cyclone is hitting the coast with waves of 9 to 14 feet.
The speed of the storm will be more than 100 km in East Medinipur. In South 24 Parganas, especially in the areas near Sundarbans, grain raid will continue.
The Indian Meteorological Office says that the maximum speed of the storm in Kolkata may be 80 kmph. A warning of heavy to very heavy rain has been issued in Kolkata city till Friday. The alert is also in place in Hooghly, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and Jhargram. A ‘red’ warning of thunderstorm has been issued in East Midnapore, West Midnapore and South 24 Parganas.
Citing the Meteorological Office, the Indian media New Indian Express and Anandabazar newspaper wrote, grains may hit the land around midnight on Thursday.
According to the live tracker of windy.com, a live tracker of the cyclone, at 10 pm Indian time, Dana was moving towards Odisha coast with strong land speed. The front of the grain is lashing Bhubaneswar with heavy rains including thunderstorms.
Zoom Earth, another organization that directly monitors cyclones, also shows the same picture. At 10pm on Thursday, their live tracker showed Dana’s position as it hit land off the coast of Bhubaneswar.
Anandabazar newspaper wrote that the grains will flow over Bhubaneswar between Odisha’s Bhiratkanika and West Bengal’s Sagardwip.
Quoting Alipur Meteorological Department of West Bengal, Anandabazar wrote that when the cyclone makes landfall, tidal waves may be strong on the coast of West Bengal.
The Indian Express, quoting meteorologists, wrote that the height of the waves on the coast will be the highest from late Thursday night to Friday morning. Between 2.30 pm on Thursday and 5.30 am on Friday morning, the waves may rise from 9.84 feet to a maximum of 14.43 feet on the coast of West Bengal.
According to NDTV, due to the impact of the storm, West Bengal and Odisha are experiencing rain with gale force winds. 1 million people have been evacuated from Odisha. However, no death information has been received till this evening.
Anandabazar wrote that the authorities have announced on Wednesday that no flight will operate in Kolkata from 6 pm on Thursday to 9 am on Friday.
Not only the Kolkata airport, but also the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, it has been decided to close for 16 hours from Thursday evening, reports NDTV.
The Indian Railways authorities have announced about 550 train cancellations due to the cyclone, according to Indian media.
Launches are stopped in various waterways of the country
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority-BIWTA has announced the suspension of launch movement on various routes from Dhaka due to the impact of the grain.
The agency said in a notification, seaports have been asked to display local warning signal number 3 and river ports to display warning signal number 2 due to the impact of cyclone grains. For this, the launch of Dhaka-Hatia, Dhaka-Betua/Ayshabagh, Dhaka-Rangabali, Dhaka-Charmontaz, Dhaka-Khepupara sea routes has been stopped until further orders. An engine-powered boat has also been stopped.
Rain in various districts including Dhaka and stormy winds on the coast
Although the direction of the grain is not towards Bangladesh, its impact has caused thunderstorms in various districts of the country throughout the day on Thursday. Along with Khulna, Chittagong and Barisal divisions, rain also fell in Dhaka.
After Thursday evening, the special notification number 11 of the Meteorological Department said that all types of fishing boats in the sea will remain in safe shelter at safe harbor until further orders.
A person named Ashraf Ali (60) was killed after a tree fell on his head at Barguna’s Betagi on Thursday morning due to the impact of Dana’s cyclone.
Meanwhile, one Md fell in Haimchar of Chandpur in the wave created in the Meghna river due to the grain. A fisherman named Farooq (35) has gone missing.
Rain in coastal areas of Barisal division inundated crop fields, damaged cattle. Many people are in fear of the dam breaking and flooding the township.
Farmers of Satkhira and Bagerhat are in danger of being flooded due to the breach of embankment.
Flood risk
According to the Department of Meteorology, the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Barguna, Gharishal, Jhalkathi, Pirojpur, Patuakhali, Bhola, Lakshipur, Noakhali, Feni, Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar and their remote islands and chars are 2 to 2 above the normal tide. May be inundated by wind-driven tides greater than 3 feet.
Fear of breaking the embankment in Khulna division
Due to the impact of cyclone grains, rain is seen throughout the day in coastal areas of Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira, along with which people are in fear of breaking the embankment.
Mongla port and areas adjacent to the Sundarbans are experiencing inclement weather. It is raining continuously, the intensity of the wind is also increasing. The local administration has prepared to deal with the cyclone, miking in public awareness has been seen
From Thursday morning, gusty winds continued to blow along the Khulna coast along with rain. Even in the afternoon, the sun did not appear. People are in fear of houses, livestock and fish enclosures.
Khulna District Relief and Rehabilitation Office said that 604 shelters have been prepared in the district to avoid disaster damage during the cyclone. Work is being done to ensure the environment for people to stay in the centers.
Water Development Board-Pubo has given information that 10 to 12 km embankments are in a dangerous condition in different upazilas of Khulna.
The Water Development Board has been informed to keep an eye on all the places and take remedial measures. Measures have been taken to ensure emergency services such as health care, electricity, law and order during disasters.
Khulna district relief and rehabilitation officer. Abdul Karim said, Khulna District Disaster Management Committee held a meeting and completed precautionary preparations in the coastal upazila of Khulna including Koira, Paikgacha, Dakop, taking into consideration the possible disaster due to the impact of Cyclone Dana. Cyclone shelters are also ready. The district administration has given directions to the Upazila Nirbahi Officers and concerned officials to take immediate action after understanding the situation of the storm.
Meanwhile, the upazila administrator said that 103 cyclone shelters, all paved school buildings and religious sub-sancils have been prepared in Mongla upazila along with canceling the leave of all officials and employees to deal with the disaster, where about 55/60 thousand people can take shelter. Besides, dry food, rice and cash have been prepared for the sheltered people.
Mongla Port Authority Board and Deputy Secretary of Public Relations Department. Makruzzaman said, ‘A control room has been opened to receive information about the cyclone and take necessary measures. Vessels are advised to be alert.
Information has been received from the concerned district administration that all the shelters have been kept ready in Bagerhat and Satkhira.
One person lost his life after tree fell in Barguna
A person named Ashraf Ali (60) was killed when a tree fell on his head in Barguna’s Betagi. This incident happened around 10 am on Thursday. Ashraf Ali Betagi is a resident of Karuna village of Sadar Union.
Meanwhile, Barguna is experiencing heavy rains since morning under the influence of Cyclone Dana. The water in the rivers has started to rise. 6 points of embankment (Baraitala and Tentulbaria of Barguna Sadar, Jayalbhanga of Taltali, Kalikabari of Betagir, Arpangashia of Amtali and Jintala of Patharghata) are in serious danger due to rising water. A small tide can break these places and flood a vast town.
Executive Engineer (Acting) of Barguna Water Development Board. Rakib said, due to heavy rains, the waters of Payra, Baleshwar and Bishkhali rivers are rising. We have prepared enough Jio bags.
Stormy waves in the Meghna due to the impact of grains, fishermen are missing in Chandpur
A person fell into the waves created in the Meghna river due to the impact of cyclone grains in Haimchar of Chandpur. A fisherman named Farooq (35) has gone missing. He is the son of Rais Howladar of Nepal Kandi of Ward No. 7 of Neelkamal Union.
Nilkamal Naval Police Outpost SI Md. Arif Hossain.
He said, ‘Despite the ban, the fisherman went to the river for fishing illegally. Among them, I came to know that he disappeared due to the strong waves caused by the cyclone. But his family has not contacted us till now.’
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