Weather Update: Cyclonic Storm "DANA" Triggers Heavy Rainfall Alert for Odisha, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu from Oct 23 to 25

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued significant weather alerts for several regions, including the development of a cyclonic storm, "DANA," over the Bay of Bengal. Isolated areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, South Interior Karnataka, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are expected to experience heavy rainfall, while isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh may face hailstorms.

Cyclonic Storm "DANA"

As of 23rd October 2024, Cyclonic Storm "DANA" has intensified over the east-central Bay of Bengal. It is expected to move northwestwards and strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by the early morning of 24th October. By the night of 24th or the morning of 25th, it is predicted to cross the northern Odisha and West Bengal coasts with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.

The table below shows the storm’s current position and expected impact:

Rainfall Forecast

Heavy rainfall is expected over multiple regions, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Specific regions will experience varying intensities of rain.

1. East India

• Odisha: Heavy to very heavy rainfall across districts like Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara from 23rd to 25th October. Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) is expected in Mayurbhanj and other districts on 24th and 25th October.

• West Bengal: South and North 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Kolkata will experience heavy rain on 24th and 25th October.

3. South India

• Tamil Nadu: Isolated heavy rainfall on 23rd and 24th October in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

• Karnataka: South Interior Karnataka will witness heavy rainfall on 23rd October.

4. Northeast India

• Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya: Heavy rainfall is expected on 23rd and 24th October, with thunderstorms likely in certain regions.

Wind Warnings

IMD has issued strong wind warnings for the following regions due to Cyclone DANA:

Fog Advisory

• Shallow to moderate fog is likely to form over Punjab during the morning hours of 23rd and 24th October.

The next few days will witness intense weather events across several regions in India due to Cyclonic Storm "DANA." Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories for safety. Stay tuned for further updates.