In order to minimize damage from Cyclone Dana, which is predicted to make landfall within the next 24 hours, thousands of relief workers have been sent in.
Numerous trains and aircraft have already been canceled, impacting transportation services.
A depression over the Bay of Bengal is predicted to develop into a severe cyclonic storm by Thursday night, according to India’s weather service.
Himansu Samal and Samarendra Raut People in Odisha are being evacuated from low-lying areas.Himansu Samal and Samarendra Raut
In Odisha, over a million people are being moved to makeshift relief camps.
The storm is expected to hit the coastal areas with wind speeds of 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph).
On Wednesday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said arrangements were in place to ensure the safety of residents in districts along the cyclone’s path.
State officials said they had prepared temporary relief camps with food, water and health facilities.
“We are fully prepared to deal with the storm. Don’t panic, be safe and be careful,” Majhi told the media.
Odisha is evacuating more than a million people from 14 districts, while West Bengal is evacuating over 300,000 people from coastal areas.
Officials from the two states and rescue teams are on alert. Schools in the coastal regions.
