As Cyclone ‘Dana’ barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half the state’s population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocat

West Bengal and Odisha are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall near Balasore on the night of October 24 and early morning of October 25. Popular sea beaches of Odisha wore a deserted look even as NDRF,

The cyclone, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 120 kmph (75 mph), is likely to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by early Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

As Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha, the government plans to evacuate 10 lakh residents from coastal areas to ensure safety ahead of landfall.

In response to the impending severe cyclone ‘Dana’ expected to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, a high-level meeting convened in the Ministry of Railways to assess and enhance preparedness measures.

“All the concerned departments of the Odisha government are fully ready to tackle any kind of eventualities arising out of Cyclone Dana. You are in safe hands. All be safe and remain alert till the danger is averted,” said CM Majhi.

West Bengal has evacuated over 1.14 lakh people from vulnerable areas like Sundarbans and Sagar Island due to the approaching cyclone 'Dana'. The government is providing shelters, tarpaulins, and basic necessities.

Cyclone 'Dana' is rapidly approaching Odisha, prompting the state's government to initiate a large-scale evacuation plan. An estimated 10 lakh people in 14 districts are to be relocated. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall with winds up to 120 kmph,

The West Bengal and Odisha governments have closed all educational institutions and offices for three days since Wednesday

As Cyclone Dana' barrels toward the Odisha coast, threatening to impact nearly half the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating around 10 lakh people in 14 districts to safety.