Cyclone Dana Hits Eastern India, Causing Mass Evacuations

The severe storm made landfall in Odisha and West Bengal, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, as authorities evacuate over a million people to safety.

Odisha and West Bengal experienced wind speeds up to 110 kmph as Cyclone Dana made landfall, causing significant rainfall and uprooting trees.
Over 1.1 million people were evacuated from high-risk areas in anticipation of the cyclone's impact, with authorities setting up numerous relief centers.
Airports in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar temporarily suspended operations, while hundreds of trains were canceled due to the storm.
The Indian Navy and disaster relief forces were on high alert, ready to provide humanitarian assistance and manage emergencies.
Neighboring regions, including parts of Jharkhand and Bangladesh, also faced heavy rains and issued alerts for potential flooding and tidal surges.