Cyclone Dana Impacts India, Evacuations and Alerts Issued

Cyclone Dana has impacted multiple regions across India, causing significant disruption and heavy rainfall. In Odisha, it made landfall with winds peaking at 120 kmph, leading to nearly 600,000 evacuations and zero reported casualties due to effective disaster management. The storm's aftermath is felt in Kolkata with substantial rainfall and waterlogging, affecting transportation services but with resumed operations soon after. In Kerala, the IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy showers influenced by the cyclone's presence, while Jharkhand faces an orange alert with NDRF teams deployed. Meanwhile, the displaced communities in Odisha's coastal regions continue to face challenges due to the persistent impacts of climate change-driven weather events. Overall, the coordinated efforts of various state authorities have mitigated the cyclone's potential human toll, maintaining a focus on safety and recovery.