New Delhi: In view of Cyclone Dana in Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways has cancelled more than 150 trains.
Evacuating people
The impact of Cyclone Dana will be seen most in West Bengal and Odisha. The work of evacuating people from low-lying areas has been started in both the states. The government has issued a high alert in 10 districts of Odisha in this regard.
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Cyclone Dana arising from the Bay of Bengal
According to the information, due to the possibility of Cyclone Dana arising from the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government has also cancelled the leave of all the employees. All the employees have been ordered to remain available in the office from 23 to 25.
Indian Coast Guard on standby
The Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday said it is on 'high alert' and has deployed its ships and aircraft to deal with any contingency arising out of the cyclonic storm.
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The Coast Guard has deployed helicopters and 'remote operating stations' at Haldia in West Bengal and Paradip in Odisha to disseminate regular weather warnings and safety advisories to fishermen and sailors. (with Agency inputs)
