Cyclone Dana is poised to strengthen and make landfall on India's eastern coast by Thursday, prompting preparations in Odisha and nearby states. The storm may bring wind speeds of up to 120 kph, raising concerns for the region.

Once formed, Cyclone Dana is anticipated to move northwest, reaching the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha and West Bengal coasts by the morning of October 24. The IMD has predicted that these coastal regions will experience heavy rainfall between October 23 and 25.

The IMD alerted of a cyclonic circulation in the Andaman Sea likely to intensify into a low-pressure area within 24 hours, impacting coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected in various regions,

A cyclonic storm is anticipated to form over the Bay of Bengal by October 23, affecting coastal regions in Odisha and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is likely to evolve into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours.

Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said apart from 800 cyclone shelters, an additional 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges.

Six districts of Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Medinipur, and West Medinipur, have been put on high alert for Cyclone Dana, which is likely to make landfall between Puri and Ganga Sagar on4.