Cyclone Dana: West Bengal govt unveils preparedness plan for nine districts ahead of landfall
Cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Odisha's Puri and Sagar Island in West Bengal, West Bengal government has announced a detailed preparedness plan and a slew of measures to fight the impact of the Cyclone in the nine districts. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that she has created a seven-member team of Principal Secretaries, who will function as observers, have been deployed in nine the districts to monitor the situation and take action.
The Chief Secretary will to monitor the situation round the clock and two control rooms have been opened, the Chief Minister said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that seven Principal Secretaries have been deployed to expedite preparedness and take action depending on the impact of the Cyclone.
«The fishermen have been warned to stay away from the seas for the next two days. The SDRF and NDRF have been pressed into action and tourists spots in coastal areas have been evacuated, The schools and colleges will remain closed in nine Bengal districts for next three days from Wednesday, Banerjee said, adding the schools can be used as rescue centres as well.
Odisha and West Bengal will face the impact of Cyclone Dana, which is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on the intervening night of October 24 and October 25. 'Dana' is likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph.
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