India Braces for Cyclone Dana as Over a Million Evacuate
As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, authorities have evacuated more than a million people from Odisha and West Bengal. With schools closed and extensive precautions in place, officials are on high alert for severe weather conditions expected to include extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Indian Navy is on standby, and numerous trains and flights have been cancelled to ensure public safety. Experts predict potential flooding in low-lying areas. Emergency services, including the National Disaster Response Force, have been deployed across multiple states to assist in rescue and relief efforts. Local communities are advised to follow safety measures as the cyclone is forecasted to make landfall imminently.
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