Schools have been shut and over 150 trains cancelled as Odisha and West Bengal brace for Cyclone "Dana", which is likely to cross the coasts between Puri and Sagar Island in the early hours of October 25 with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph.

The IMD has issued a warning for severe weather conditions as Cyclone Dana approaches, with expected wind speeds of 100-120 km/h. Authorities in Odis

Cyclone Dana Bay of Bengal Odisha West Bengal severe cyclonic storm India Meteorological Department heavy rainfall weather alerts flooding risks howrah

Cyclone Dana is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal on October 25, bringing wind speeds up to 120 km/h, heavy rainfall, and severe weather.

It said the ICG has mobilised its vessels and aircraft, positioning them strategically to respond swiftly to any emergencies. The NDRF said it has deployed 13 teams so far across south Bengal to respond to any emergency.

Pre Cyclone Watch: A Depression lay over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal. It is very likely to move westnorthwestwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by 23rd over same region. It is very likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by morning of… pic.twitter.com/GO2Er6BJ6F

The bulletin says, “it is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of October 24 to morning of October 25,