Raipur: The operation of nine trains, including Durg-Puri Intercity Express, passing through the South East Central Railway (SECR) zone will be affected on different dates from October 22 to 29 because of Cyclone Dana – a potential storm forming over the Bay of Bengal.
The SECR on Tuesday announced the cancellation of LTT-Puri Express, Durg-Puri Intercity Express, Bramhapur-Surat Express, Puri-Durg Express, and Puri-Ajmer Express on Oct 24, Gandhidham-Puri Express on Oct 22, Surat-Bramhapur Express on Oct 23, Ajmer-Puri Express on Oct 29, and Ahmedabad-Puri Express will remain cancelled on Oct 26. Puri-Ahmedabad Express will remain cancelled on Oct 24.
Similarly, Rishikesh-Puri Utkal Express was cancelled on Wednesday. Puri-Rishikesh Utkal Express will remain cancelled on Thursday. Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Hirakund Express will remain cancelled on Oct 25, Puri-Nizamuddin Express will remain cancelled on Oct 25
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that a cyclonic circulation developed over the North Andaman Sea around October 20, 2024. This system is expected to evolve into a low-pressure area around October 22 and intensify further by October 24. While the full trajectory and intensity of the system are yet to be determined, it could bring significant rainfall to Odisha starting October 23, with the heaviest downpour expected on October 24.
The IMD has warned of possible landslides in hilly areas and flooding in low-lying and coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal. Cities like Puri may experience urban flooding, and riverine flooding is a concern for east-flowing rivers. As of now, the cyclone’s precise path and strength remain under close observation by meteorologists.
