Cyclone Dana, which is still hovering over Bay of Bengal is inching closer to the country's eastern coast. The states of Odisha and West Bengal are expected to face the worst of the cyclone's fury. Both states are bracing for impact and governments there have swung into action to ensure minimum damage.

The cyclonic storm developed over the east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara district and Dhamara area of Bhadrak district between October 24 night and October 25 morning as a severe cyclonic storm.

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.

Schools and educational institutions in ten districts across West Bengal will remain closed until October 26, while Odisha has mandated the closure of schools, colleges, and universities in 14 distric