Schools Closed: Schools and colleges closed in Bengal and Odisha due to cyclone ‘Dana’, red alert issued

The Meteorological Department has already issued a red alert for West Bengal and Odisha regarding Cyclone Dana. According to the Meteorological Department, it is forecast to pass through the coastal areas of Sagardwip in Bengal and Puri in Odisha on the night of October 24. During this time, winds can blow at a speed of 100 to 110 kilometers per hour.

In view of the low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal turning into a cyclone and the danger of it, the Bengal government has decided to keep all schools and colleges closed in nine districts of the state from 23 to 26 October as a precautionary measure. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced this while addressing a press conference on Tuesday evening at the State Secretariat Navanna regarding the cyclone.

The President's scheduled visit has also been cancelled, and a red alert has been issued in Odisha regarding the cyclone. Schools and colleges have been closed, and the leaves of government employees have been cancelled in Odisha. 17 teams of ODRAF have been deployed, and tourists have been advised not to travel to Puri on 24 and 25 October.

The state administration is fully prepared to deal with cyclone Dana, and all necessary precautions are being taken. Integrated control rooms have been started at the state and district level, which will work round the clock. Fishermen have been advised not to go to sea, and people are being alerted by continuous mikeing in coastal areas.

The state government has also ordered to control the movement of people in coastal areas, and adequate relief material has been arranged in the concerned districts. The state and district administration are fully alert, and special responsibility has been given to secretaries of various departments to monitor the disaster situation.

A meeting of the State Cabinet will also be held on 24th October, and ministers of coastal or remote districts have been asked to stay in their areas and districts during the cyclone and help the people.