October 23, 2024 7:57 PM

Cyclone Dana approaches West Bengal, IMD warns of heavy rainfall

As Cyclone Dana edges closer to West Bengal, the state government has implemented extensive measures to mitigate its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts in the region on October 24 and 25. IMD Scientist Habibur Rahman Biswas provided an update on the cyclone’s position, stating, "Cyclonic Storm Dana is positioned over the East-Central Bay of Bengal and has moved northwestwards as of 11:30 AM IST on October 23."...