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In their discussion, the Chief Minister gave detailed information about the ongoing displacement of people and the deployment of response forces like NDRF and ODRAF to protect the public, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
An officer of the Indian Coast Guard during preparations ahead of Cyclone Dana’s landfall in Odisha and West Bengal. (PTI photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi twice on Thursday and inquired about the state’s preparedness for the impending cyclone, which will make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra at midnight.
In their discussion, the Chief Minister gave detailed information about the ongoing displacement of people and the deployment of response forces like NDRF and ODRAF for public security, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the government’s preparations. Additionally, Union Minister Amit Shah discussed the situation with the Chief Minister and promised to provide all necessary help and support, the CMO said.
According to the latest report of the Indian Meteorological Department at 5.30pm, severe cyclone ‘Dana’ moved from north-west to west at a speed of 13 km/h during the last 6 hours and was centered about 90 km south-east of Paradip (Odisha ), 110 km southeast of Dhamara (Odisha) and 210 km south of Sagar Island (West Bengal).
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Bhubaneswar, India
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