According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclone ‘Dana’, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph), is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district and Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district by Friday morning.

Cyclone Dana is set to hit coastal Odisha with wind speeds up to 120kmph, affecting areas near the Bengal border. Authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands in Odisha and Bengal. Heavy rainfall and potential disruptions are expected in Kolkata,

The depression will further intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23 and cross north Odisha and southern West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island in the early morning hours of October 25 as a severe cyclonic storm.

As Cyclone ‘Dana’ barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half the state’s population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocat

West Bengal has evacuated over 1.14 lakh people from vulnerable areas like Sundarbans and Sagar Island due to the approaching cyclone 'Dana'. The government is providing shelters, tarpaulins, and basic necessities.

The West Bengal and Odisha governments have closed all educational institutions and offices for three days since Wednesday

As Cyclone Dana' barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating around 10 lakh people in 14 districts to safety.

Odisha government prepares to evacuate 10 lakh people ahead of severe cyclonic storm landfall, with services and shelters ready.

Cyclone Dana formed over the east central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday and moved north-westwards gradually towards the Odisha and West Bengal coasts