The India Meteorological Department issues a cyclone warning for the Bay of Bengal, citing a severe cyclonic storm named Dana. The storm is expected to hit north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island,

The storm, that is currently over east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port.

Government prepares for severe cyclonic storm Dana in Bay of Bengal, taking precautionary measures and evacuating coastal areas.

Cyclone Dana was expected to make landfall late on Thursday on the east coast and trigger heavy rains, prompting the closure of the Kolkata airport from 6pm on Thursday to 9am on Friday

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday

Cyclone Dana, Weather forecast Today In West Bengal, Odisha Live News Updates: Around 4 lakh people have been moved to safer shelters in Odisha while more than 1.14 lakh people have been evacuated in West Bengal.

More than 170 express and passenger trains running through South Eastern Railway (SER) jurisdiction have been cancelled, an official said.

The cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall in Odisha and south Bengal tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Scroll down to know the safety tips you must follow.

The IMD has predicted that the storm will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the northwest Bay of Bengal.

Cyclone Dana surged toward the Bengal-Odisha coast on Wednesday, with landfall expected between Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in northern Odisha, approxim

In view of the impact of Cyclone Dana, the Kolkata airport authorities decided to suspend flight operations for 15 hours from 6 pm on Thursday.