The state government plans to evacuate up to 10 lakh people from vulnerable districts as cyclonic storm Dana nears. The storm is likely to land in Ken

Odisha and West Bengal governments have begun evacuating people from areas vulnerable to the impending cyclone. Indian Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other forces have also begun their preparation to ensure ‘zero casualties’ because of cyclone Dana.

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.

Kolkata: Several schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of West Bengal following a notice from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding Cyclone Dana, which is

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall near Puri and Sagar coast in Odisha on October 24-24. IMD has issued heavy rainfall alert for several districts of Odisha and West Bengal.

Both West Bengal and Kolkata municipal authorities have activated control rooms. Odisha has also established emergency command centers to monitor and manage cyclone-related incidents.

As Cyclone Dana nears, Odisha and West Bengal governments prepare by relocating residents and setting up relief centres to ensure safety.