West Bengal Resilient Amid Cyclone Dana's Fury
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reported one fatality and coordinated evacuations during Cyclone Dana. The government moved about 216,000 people to safety. Banerjee emphasized the importance of delivering relief materials and promised support to the affected family. A postmortem will clarify the cause of death.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Friday that the state had experienced one fatality due to Cyclone Dana, while significant evacuation efforts helped move approximately 216,000 individuals from vulnerable regions.
Following a night spent at the state secretariat to oversee the situation, Banerjee convened a review meeting, instructing officials to ensure the swift delivery of relief supplies to affected communities.
The deceased individual reportedly died in their home while working on cable-related tasks. The chief minister expressed condolences, noting that the postmortem examination will provide further insights, and assured that state assistance will be available as needed.
(With inputs from agencies.)