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, 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.

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.

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.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana, the first major storm of the cyclone season, is expected to make landfall on October 24 and prevail until October 25.

It is now testing times for the people in Odisha as they again brace up to face the wrath of another cyclonic storm.

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,

Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said apart from 800 cyclone shelters, an additional 500 temporary shelters have been made ready including schools and colleges.

Six districts of Bengal, including North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Medinipur, and West Medinipur, have been put on high alert for Cyclone Dana, which is likely to make landfall between Puri and Ganga Sagar on4.