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

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 devotees from different parts of Odisha and outside currently staying in Puri have been asked to leave the city from 22 October onwards

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Dana by October 23, with landfall expected between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal on the night of October 24.

2) In view of the situation, the government has urged the tourists to leave the coastal town of Puri as a precautionary measure. “The tourists who have come to Puri should leave the seaside pilgrim town soon as the district is likely to be affected by the severe cyclonic storm,” Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said.

The Odisha government has ordered school closures across 14 districts from October 23 to 25 due to Cyclone Dana. The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains and winds, impacting districts like Ganjam and Puri.

Odisha Director General of Police Sudhansu Sekhar Sadangi has said that the police's preparations are in place to tackle the situations arising out of cyclone 'Dana.'

A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into Cyclone Dana by October 23. It is expected to affect Odisha and West Bengal with heavy rains. Authorities in Odisha have put preparations in place.

Due to an impending cyclone, fishermen in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts have anchored their boats as wind speeds are expected to rise to 100-