Cyclone Dana's Downpour: Bengal Braces for Heavy Rains

The Met office warned of significant rainfall across South Bengal, including Kolkata, due to Cyclone 'Dana' weakening into a storm after its landfall in Odisha. Heavy rains are predicted for several districts with wind speeds gusting up to 100 kmph. Precautions for fishermen have been advised.

The Met office has issued a warning concerning intense rainfall expected across several South Bengal districts, as Cyclone 'Dana' transitions into a cyclonic storm following its landfall in Odisha.

Forecasts indicate heavy rainfall in districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, and Bankura, with expectations for even more severe rain in Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram. Dana is anticipated to further downgrade to a deep depression by Friday afternoon.

With wind speeds currently reaching up to 100 kmph, residents have been cautioned, while fishermen are advised against venturing out along the Odisha and West Bengal coasts until Saturday morning.

(With inputs from agencies.)