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Kolkata Residents Find Relief from Allergy-Inducing Chhatim Flowers After Cyclone Dana | Kolkata News – Times of India

Cyclone Dana brought heavy rains to Kolkata, relieving allergy and asthma sufferers by causing Chhatim trees to shed their fragrant flowers. While the trees' high air pollution tolerance makes them valuable, their scent led to planting restrictions. KOLKATA: Cyclone Dana triggered heavy rains, but the city was spared any significant damage. However, it did bring relief to those with allergies and asthma, as the heavy showers led to "Chhatim" trees (Alstonia Scholaris) shedding the flowers that have a strong fragrance. The off-white flowers occur in clusters and give off a fragrance during the Bengali season of 'Hemanta' (Oct-Nov), which usually marks the advent of winter.Chhatim bloom brings both beauty and breathing troublesWhile many enjoy the blooming season, residents with breathing tr...
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Vegetable Prices Soar Over Rs 200 in Kolkata After Cyclone Dana | Kolkata News – Times of India

Kolkata: Prices of beans, capsicum, onion stalks, chillies and green peas galloped past the Rs 200-mark on Sunday due to the impact of a recent cyclonic circulation, heavy rainfall, and a surge in high tides which created disruptions in the vegetable supply chain, driving up prices in markets across the city.Tomato, pointed gourd and brinjal were also hovering around the Rs 100 per kg mark under its impact. In some cases the price rise has been sharp. As on Oct 27, wholesale prices showed a substantial rise. Key items like brinjal jumped from Rs 60 to Rs 120 per kg, pointed gourd from Rs 50 to Rs 100 per kg, and chillies from Rs 120 to Rs 200 per kg. Prices of capsicum, flat beans and green peas from other states have also increased due to dip in local supply.While some areas saw a quicker...
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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Warns Of Plot To Stir Unrest During Diwali: ‘I Don’t Want Communal Te

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the police to enhance security arrangements in the state after her claim on Friday that some miscreants are planning to create unrest during the upcoming Kali Puja, Diwali, and Chaat Puja celebrations. Although she chose not to disclose the identities of those involved, she stressed the importance of strengthening intelligence efforts and increasing the presence of the Special Task Force (STF). "We must ensure that no one exploits the festive atmosphere to create unrest," Banerjee told the news agency PTI.  Mamata Banerjee Affirms To Maintain Communal Harmony Speaking to senior officials while assessing the situation in seven districts impacted by Cyclone Dana, she reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining communal harmony. "I do not want...
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Cyclone Dana Claims 1 Life In Bengal, ‘Zero Deaths’ In Odisha; Trains, Flights Resume Ops Amid

Cyclone Dana, which completed its landfall around 8:30 AM on Friday, October 25, spared Odisha and West Bengal of any major damage to their infrastructure and houses. However, uprooting of trees and electric poles was reported in the states. The flight and train services resumed this morning even as the cyclone's landfall triggered heavy rains in the region. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asserted that no fatality was reported from his state and that it has achieved its 'zero casualty mission'. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, however said, one person died due to the natural calamity in her state. According to the India Meterological Depratment the severe cyclonic storm Dana took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass. The landfall began around 12.05 AM on Friday betw...
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Mamata Banerjee Confirms One Death in West Bengal Due to Cyclone Dana | India News – Times of India

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 ...
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Severe cyclone Dana makes landfall on Odisha coast

An IMD illustration showing the path of cyclone Dana The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm Dana began on Thursday night and was expected to continue till Friday morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The storm moved north-northwest at a speed of 15 kmph over the past six hours before making landfall between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamra in Bhadrak district, with wind speeds of around 110 kmph, a senior IMD official said.“The landfall started with the entry of the outer cloud mass of the system. When the centre of the system reaches land, wind speeds are expected to reach 120 kmph,” Umashankar Das, a senior scientist at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, told PTI.Mr. Das noted that the landfall...
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Cyclone Dana to make landfall soon, Odisha and Bengal on high alert: Top developments | India News – Times of India

Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is rapidly approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the cyclone will make landfall between midnight on October 24 and the early hours of October 25, bringing wind speeds between 100-120 km/h. Authorities have urged residents in the coastal regions to brace for extreme weather conditions, as widespread evacuations and safety measures are underway.Here are the top developments as coastal areas prepare for very cyclonic storm-Landfall expected between Odisha and West BengalThe IMD predicts Cyclone Dana will make landfall along the coasts of north Odisha and West Bengal, specifically between Puri and Sagar Island.The cyclone is expected to pass near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra...
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Odisha focuses on shifting 3.62 lakh people with Cyclone Dana likely to make landfall near Bhitarkanika National Park

People evacuated from Amarnagar village sit inside a cyclone shelter near Dhamara fishing harbour before Cyclone Dana makes landfall, in Bhadrak district of the eastern state of Odisha, India, October 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Odisha government has prioritised the evacuation of 3.62 lakh people across 38 blocks in 11 districts as the path and landfall area of Cyclone ‘Dana’ has become increasingly clear with each passing hour.Heavy rain lashed the coastal districts under the influence of the cyclonic system with disaster response force expeditiously removing uprooted trees from roads in Bhadrak and Kendrapara district.Follow Cyclonic storm Dana LIVE updates on October 24“The severe cyclonic storm, Dana, over central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwar...
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Cyclone Dana: As Bengal, Odisha Brace For Severe Cyclonic Storm, All About Its Location, Impact

West Bengal and Odisha are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall near Balasore on the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25.  Popular sea beaches of Odisha wore a deserted look even as NDRF, Indian Coast Guard and the state government took measures in view of the impending cyclone.  The IMD on Wednesday said the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port, located around 70 km away from each other, early Friday. ALSO READ | Schools Shut, NDRF On Standby, Trains Cancelled: Bengal, Odisha Prepare For Cyclone Dana Landfall Meanwhile, the NDRF has deployed a total of 56 teams in five states, including Odisha and West Bengal, in view of cyclone 'Dana'. Where Will Cyclone Dana Impact? An orange alert has ...
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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport to remain shut for 15 hours; top developments | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata airport will remain shut for 15 hours from October 24 6pm to October 25 9am in view of cyclone Dana which may hit West Bengal and Odisha coast by Thursday night, as per IMD's forecast.Further, over 190 local trains have been cancelled as a part of precautionary measure. The suspension will be in effect from 8pm on Thursday until 10am on Friday to ensure passenger safety.The affected services include those running in the Sealdah South and Hasnabad sections.The Met office reported that the cyclonic storm is projected to make landfall early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h. Heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of South Bengal on October 24 and 25.Here are top developments in the story:10...
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Video | Odisha, Bengal Brace For Cyclone Dana: Schools Shut, 150 Trains Cancelled

Schools have been shut and over 150 trains cancelled as Odisha and West Bengal brace for Cyclone "Dana", which is likely to cross the coasts between Puri and Sagar Island in the early hours of October 25 with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) this morning said that a deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Dana'. At 5.30 am today, the system lay 560 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 630 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal), it said.Source link
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West Bengal schools closed from Oct 23 to 25 due to cyclone Dana: Check details here – Times of India

On Tuesday, the West Bengal government ordered the closure of schools and colleges in nine districts from October 23 to 25, 2024, due to the impending threat from Cyclone "Dana,". Schools and colleges will remain closed in the following districts: East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata.Additionally, all Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centers in these districts will also remain shut, as per IANS. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23 and reach the coasts near Odisha and West Bengal by October 24. Cyclone Dana is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall to both states...
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Cyclone Dana: Heavy Rains Likely In THESE States; Check IMD Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that a 'severe' cyclonic storm is likely to hit Odisha and West Bengal coasts by October 24 (Thursday). The cyclone is named 'Dana' by Qatar and means a beautiful and precious pearl in Arabic.  The IMD has issued a red warning for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm), with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall (over 20 cm) and thunderstorms with lightning, for Puri, Khurda, Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur districts of Odisha on October 24 (Thursday). In Bengal, Howrah, East and West Midnapore and North and South 24 Parganas are likely to be lashed by heavy rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday. IMD Director-General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said some places in the coastal region may experience 20 cm of rainfall on Thursday a...
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