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.

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states have decided to evacuate people and close educational institutions in vulnerable areas

West Bengal Government has already issued advisories to agricultural officers and district collectors for quick rainwater evacuation. Energy grids and emergency transmission towers in potentially affected districts are under close watch. Cyclone shelters will be stocked with essential supplies and commodities.

The name "Dana," meaning "generosity" in Arabic, was suggested by Qatar. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names cyclones to simplify tracking and reduce confusion during multiple storm events.

ECoR has cancelled as many as 178 trains in view of cyclone ‘Dana’ which has been forecast to hit the Odisha coast on October 24 and 25.

The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to escalate into Cyclone Dana. It threatens Odisha and West Bengal with severe weather, prompting closures and evacuations. Expected to hit the coast with winds up to 120 kmph,

Odisha and West Bengal are preparing for an impending cyclonic storm named ‘Dana’, expected to make landfall on the intervening night of October 24 and October 25. The name ‘Dana’ is given by Qatar as part of an international cyclone naming system overseen by the World Meteorological Organization.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area has been created in the east-central Bay of Bengal. This would eventually move northwestward and is expected to highly intensify into a possibly severe cyclone storm by October 23,

Cyclone Dana is expected to develop into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, impacting Odisha and West Bengal.