The Arabian Sea is bracing for Cyclone Dana, named by Saudi Arabia means “generosity” in Urdu. If Cyclone Dana forms, is expected to make landfall near Puri along the coastlines of Odisha and West Bengal on October 24 i.

The IMD predicted on Wednesday that the storm will bring heavy rainfall to several Odisha and West Bengal districts in the next three days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red warning for several districts which are likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall under the influence of the severe cyclonic storm Dana which is expected to hit somewhere near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha on October 24-25.

Divisional Forest Officer in Odisha prepares for cyclone 'DANA' by deploying teams to manage wildlife threats during storm.

The IMD has issued a warning for severe weather conditions as Cyclone Dana approaches, with expected wind speeds of 1

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted that the impending cyclonic storm Dana is expected to hit the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika of Kendrapara district and Dhamara area of Bhadrak district on October 24 and 25.

Cyclone Dana may form by October 23, impacting Odisha and West Bengal, as a low-pressure area intensifies in the Bay of Bengal.

A cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24.