Cyclone Dana to Hit Odisha and West Bengal, Prompting Widespread Alerts

The severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25, with authorities in affected regions taking extensive precautionary measures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts Cyclone Dana will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, affecting the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal.
Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 120 kmph, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecasted for October 24 and 25 in both states.
Odisha's government has closed schools in 14 districts and issued advisories for tourists to evacuate vulnerable areas like Puri.
The National Disaster Response Force has positioned 25 teams on standby across Odisha and West Bengal to assist in potential rescue operations.
Fishermen have been warned to avoid going to sea until October 25, and control rooms in both states are actively monitoring the situation.