As the cyclonic storm moved closer, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that West Bengal and Odisha would witness intense rainfall after the landfall on4.

The West Bengal government has ordered the closure of schools and colleges in nine districts from October 23 to October 25 due to the impending threat from Cyclone Dana, reported IANS. The affected districts include East Midnapore,

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 chief minister Mamata Banerjee said tourism activities in coastal towns have been stopped and the fishermen who venture into the Bay of Bengal were told to return

Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal on October 24, has prompted the closure of schools in 14 districts of Odisha and several in West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall and wind speeds of up to 120 km/h in the coastal areas.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced school closures from October 23 to 26 in nine districts due to Cyclone Dana. Relief materials are stocked, and cyclone shelters are prepared. A severe cyclonic storm is expected to impact the eastern coast on October 24.

The severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ is expected to hit Odisha and West Bengal on October 24-25, as per IMD. Cyclone Dana live updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23 and reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal the next day.

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.

Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall on Odisha-West Bengal coasts on the night of October 24, bringing severe winds, heavy rains, and a potential threat to coastal areas.

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25. Learn about its formation, the meaning behind its name, its intensity,

In anticipation of the cyclone, schools in 14 coastal and nearby districts—including Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khurda,