This image has been collected from the source mentioned, and we fully acknowledge and credit the original provider for their work. Following this acknowledgment, the article transitions into the primary report, which has been independently written by our team at this news portal. : PTI There is relief as the effect of Cyclone Dana is over.
The effect of cyclone 'Dana' has ended in the country and now the weather in the entire country is clear. The people of Odisha and West Bengal have got the most relief from this. In these two states, there was heavy rain due to the cyclone and strong winds also caused damage. An alert of heavy rain has been issued in Kerala, but it is a yellow alert and it is not going to cause any major problem. The problem of poisonous air has also reduced in the capital Delhi. The air quality here has improved compared to before.
Heavy rain due to cyclone 'Dana'
After the impact of Cyclone Dana is over, water has reduced in many areas due to stoppage of rain, which has brought relief to the people. Kolkata recorded 152.8 mm rainfall in the 24 hours till 6:30 am on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain in some areas of the city. Severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' hit the east coast early Friday, causing torrential rains and strong winds, uprooting trees and electric poles and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and crops in Odisha and West Bengal. The storm started hitting Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara of Odisha and Dhamra in Bhadrak district at around 12.05 am on Thursday night and during this time the wind was blowing at a speed of about 110 kilometers per hour. The effect of the storm lasted till around 8.30 in the morning.
Four people died in West Bengal
According to officials, four people died in rain-related incidents, including electrocution, in West Bengal. The situation has improved in Kolkata but waterlogging continues in many areas of Hooghly, Bankura, Jhargram and East and West Medinipur districts. Officials said that due to heavy rains the fields were submerged due to which crops like paddy and potatoes were damaged. IMD said heavy rains are expected at some places in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram districts and the weather is likely to improve from Sunday.
Delhi's air improved
After a slight improvement in Delhi's air quality in the last two days, the air quality index (AQI) moved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the 24-hour AQI was recorded at 255 at 4 pm on Saturday, while it was 270 a day earlier. 36 out of 40 weather monitoring centers in the city have shared the data, which revealed that the AQI was recorded 'very poor' in six centers Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar and Sonia Vihar, while the rest of the index was 'very poor'. Remained in 'poor' category. Air quality in neighboring areas like Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad remained better and the AQI was recorded in the 'moderate' category. Meanwhile, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'poor' air quality, similar to the national capital.
the coming days will be better
Weather experts had earlier said that the change in wind direction and increase in wind speed had contributed to the improvement in air quality. According to experts, similar wind conditions are expected to persist in the next few days also. He said that with no major weather activity expected in the coming week, the situation is likely to remain stable. According to CPCB data, the major pollutants in Delhi on Friday were PM10 and O3. Meanwhile, the transport sector was the biggest contributor to Delhi's pollution. Emissions from transport contributed 14.8 per cent to the city's air pollution on Saturday. According to CPCB, the transport sector will be the biggest contributor to Delhi's pollution in the next two days. According to CPCB, the PM 2.5 level was recorded at 110.6 micrograms per cubic meter at 5 pm. PM 2.5 refers to microscopic particles that enter the body through breath, whose diameter is generally 2.5 micrometers or smaller and they pose the greatest threat to health.
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