Cyclonic storm ‘Komen’ makes landfall in neighbouring Bangladesh; State Administration in West Bengal and Odisha brace up for any situation arising out of t
he cyclone.
The deep depression over northeastern Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Komen’ which is set to trigger heavy to very heavy rain coupled with squally surface wind in several areas of Odisha and West Bengal.
Met department has also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places over the north-eastern states of Mizoram, Tripura and south Assam till Saturday
West Bengal witnessed rainfall in many parts as the cyclonic storm ‘Komen’ intensified.According to the Met department coastal areas are likely to experience heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.
Squally wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph would prevail along Odisha coast during next 48 hours. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.Many rivers in the state are already flowing above the danger mark.Incessant rains in upper catchment areas has triggered floods in Budhabalang, Baitarani and Subarnarekha rivers.Many villages have been inundated and road transport has been severaly hit.
Cyclone Komen has made landfall in Bangladesh and will move west-north-westwards and weaken gradually.
Meanwhile, Monsoon unleashed mayhem in Gujarat.Water released from Dharoi dam on the Sabarmati river has flooded many low lying areas.Army and NDRF teams are carrying out rescue operation in affected areas.
Heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life in Rajasthan too. Jaipur and Jalore witnessed heavy rainfalls.NDRF teams have been pressed into action in affected area.
Incessant rainfall in mountain areas has resulted in the increase of water level of Ganga river rapidly. Many rivers have crossed danger mark in the state.In Varanasi, too ganga is flowing above the danger mark.
Torrential monsoon downpours has caused mayhem across the country hitting normal life.
In Bangladesh, the disaster management and relief mechanisms are working in full swing to handle the effects and damage of cyclone Komen.
Disaster response teams have been deployed in 13 coastal districts lying on the path of the cyclone. The army has been put on alert.
Over 3 lakh people have been evacuated to cyclone shelters which have been stocked with food and other essential supplies.
Since high over-normal tides are expected in low-lying areas of the affected coastal regions, loud-speakers are warning other people in risky areas to shift to safer areas.
All river traffic remains suspended.