Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has hoisted Distance Cautionary Signal 4 at Paradip and Dhamra ports, and warning Signal 2 has been hoisted for Gopalpur port in view of the threat of the impending Cyclone Dana.
istance Cautionary signal is hoisted when depression or deep depression intensifies into a storm and still out at sea.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised fishermen not to venture into the Bay of Bengal till October 24. They have also been asked to not sail into adjoining areas of west-central Bay of Bengal on October 23 and 24 and north Bay of Bengal and along and off Odisha during October 23 to 26.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has issued a statement saying that it is on high alert, with its dedicated personnel and assets ready to provide assistance, rescue and relief. “The ICG has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergency situations,” the statement read.
The ICG has deployed helicopters and remote operating stations at Haldia in West Bengal and Paradip in Odisha to broadcast regular weather warnings to fishermen and mariners.
