- The severe cyclonic storm Dana began its landfall on the Odisha coast, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and significant coastal turbulence.
- According to the IMD, Cyclone Dana’s wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.
- The cyclone is predicted to recurve potentially affecting the inland areas further.
- Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) was activated in seven affected districts to maintain mobile connectivity, allowing access across telecom networks.
- Disaster response units were deployed, including NDRF teams.
- A “Cyclonic Storm’ or a “Cyclone” is an intense vortex or a whirl in the atmosphere with very strong winds circulating around it in an anti-clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and in a clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere.
| EOS-06 ISRO’s polar-orbiting satellite EOS-06 and geostationary satellite INSAT-3DR have been consistently tracking Cyclone Dana, providing essential data on its status. The EOS-06 Scatterometer sensor offers early updates on ocean winds and circulation patterns, assisting authorities in monitoring and preparing for the cyclone. |
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