The IMD on Wednesday made it clear that cyclonic storm Dana will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over northwest Bay of Bengal by early morning of October 24 and cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during night of 24th to morning of 25th October 2024.

West Bengal and Odisha are preparing for Cyclone Dana’s maximum impact, as it is predicted to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on the intervening night of October 24 and 25. Evacuation drives are underway,

Bhubaneswar: The deep depression formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Dana” on Wednesday, prompting red alerts in several coastal districts of Odisha.

Cyclone Dana, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 100-110 kmph, and gusts at 120 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. Here is a look at what a cyclone is, its types.

During the landfall, a tidal surge of up to 2 metres is expected, with the cyclone reaching the coast at a wind velocity of 120 km/h

The IMD has issued a warning for severe weather conditions as Cyclone Dana approaches, with expected wind speeds of 1

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on October 25, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous conditions across large parts of eastern India.

On Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force transported 150 NDRF personnel and relief materials to Bhubaneswar using two aircraft.