The severe cyclonic storm Dana was located approximately 50 km east of Paradip and 60 km south-southeast of Dhamra along the Odisha coast at 10:30 PM on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Authorities in Odisha and West Bengal evacuated lakhs of people, shut schools, cancelled more than 400 trains and suspended flight operations as they braced on Thursday for severe cyclonic storm Dana,

Trees were uprooted and power infrastructure was hit at isolated places in Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts while disaster response forces cautiously treaded to remove obstructions along road

Around one million people were evacuated on Thursday, October 24, from regions of India’s eastern coast as Tropical Cyclone Dana drew near.As per BBC, considering this, schools, airports and train services have already been shut down.

IMD has warned fishermen not to go out to sea because of cyclone’s wind speed of 120 kmph from the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25

Government prepares for severe cyclonic storm Dana in Bay of Bengal, taking precautionary measures and evacuating coastal areas.

Odisha and West Bengal are evacuating around 12 lakh people ahead of severe cyclonic storm Dana, which is approaching the coast. Officials have expedited evacuations and set up cyclone centers, aiming for zero casualties amid heavy rainfall and rough.

At least 10 lakh people on India's eastern coast are taking shelter ahead of Cyclone Dana, predicted to make landfall early Friday morning. The cyclone, classified as a "severe cyclonic storm," is expected to hit the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha,

Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana will hit between Bhitarkanika and Dhamara in Odisha from Thursday night to Friday morning. Wind speeds will reach up to 120 kmph. West Bengal and Odisha have started evacuations and set up shelters.