Purba and Paschim Medinipur and North and South 24 Parganas districts are among the seven districts put on high alert.

As Cyclone Dana approaches, Odisha and West Bengal initiate evacuations, with over 1 lakh people to be relocated. Schools are closed, and emergency services are on high alert. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast on October 25,

The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of the state following a notice from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding Cyclone Dana.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the state administration was ready to respond to any disaster that could occur due to an impending cyclone and announced that educational ins

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.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the state administration was ready to respond to any disaster that could occur due to an impending cyclone.

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