West Bengal and Odisha are preparing for Cyclone Dana’s maximum impact, as it is predicted to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on the intervening night of October 24 and 25. Evacuation drives are underway,

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

Cyclone Dana, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 100-110 kmph, and gusts at 120 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. Here is a look at what a cyclone is, its types.

Schools in various parts of Odisha and West Bengal are closed in view of the impending cyclone. The government of both states have taken this decision to ensure the student's well-being.

Bhubaneswar: The deep depression formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Dana” on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in several coastal districts of Odisha.

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 Odisha state government has announced holidays for schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions in a few districts due to Cyclone Dana. According to the official notification shared,

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.