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India is evacuating 1.5 million people as Cyclone Dana nears the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal. With landfall expected within 24 hours, authorities have set up relief camps and suspended flight operations in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured residents that all precautions were in place. The storm, with wind speeds of 100-120 km/h, threatens to bring heavy rainfall and significant damage to coastal areas. Over 200 trains have been cancelled, and fishermen have been warned to stay ashore. Odisha and West Bengal experience regular cyclones, with severe storms historically causing fatalities.

Cyclone Dana is approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, with heavy rains already hitting parts of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department predicts the cyclone will make landfall early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha, with wind speeds reaching 120 kmph. Flights and trains in both states have been disrupted. Disaster response teams are on alert, and the Indian Navy is prepared for relief operations. Authorities have issued warnings for fishermen and expect severe rainfall in districts like North and South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and Hooghly.

The Odisha government has evacuated over 300,000 residents from coastal districts in preparation for Cyclone Dana's landfall. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a review meeting and stressed the importance of achieving "zero casualties" during the cyclone. Authorities have set up 7,285 cyclone shelters to accommodate the displaced individuals and have deployed 91 medical teams to provide assistance. To support the evacuation efforts, 19 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 51 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams, along with fire service personnel, are on standby to clear blocked roads and assist affected communities.

The Indian Navy is gearing up for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana nears. Essential supplies like food, water, medicines, and clothing have been sent to key locations, and flood relief and diving teams are ready for coordinated efforts. Heavy rains have already hit both states, prompting authorities to evacuate lakhs from coastal areas before the cyclone’s expected landfall tonight. Kolkata and Bhubaneswar airports have suspended operations, and nearly 200 train services have been cancelled in the region as part of safety measures ahead of the cyclone’s impact.

Authorities in Odisha evacuates 10 lakh people from coastal districts as Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall tonight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has categorized it as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds potentially reaching 120 kmph. Ports in Dhamra, Paradip, and Puri have issued great danger signals, and operations have been suspended. The storm is expected to pass directly through Dhamra. Train services have been severely disrupted, with 198 trains cancelled in Odisha and 150 in Bengal. High-risk zones include Kendrapara, Bhadrak, and Balasore, while other districts brace for winds of up to 100 kmph.

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall tonight near Odisha's Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, with wind speeds projected between 100-120 km per hour. Authorities in both Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert, with evacuations of vulnerable populations already underway. Flight and rail services have been suspended in preparation for the cyclone's impact. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that the cyclone will cross the coast between Puri and Sagar Island, starting late Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning. IMD's Director-General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, indicated that landfall will occur with maximum wind speeds around 120 km/h.

Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, Odisha, on the night of October 24, with wind speeds of 100-120 km/h. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall across 14 districts, including Jagatsinghpur and Balasore. The Odisha government is on high alert, preparing 5,000 shelters and planning to evacuate around 1 million people from vulnerable areas. Emergency teams, including the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and National Disaster Response Force, have been deployed to assist in the evacuations and manage the disaster response.

Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport will suspend flight operations for 16 hours starting October 24 at 5 PM, due to Cyclone Dana. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the cyclone, with wind speeds up to 120 km/h, will make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to ensure safety, as strong winds and heavy rains are expected. The airport will resume operations on October 25 at 9 AM. Travelers are advised to check flight schedules and stay updated on weather conditions.

The Konark Temple in Odisha will be closed on October 24 and 25 as Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast. Six districts in West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Medinipur, and West Medinipur, are on high alert for the cyclone, which is expected to make landfall between Odisha’s Puri and West Bengal’s Ganga Sagar early on October 25. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of wind speeds at landfall reaching 100-110 km per hour, gusting up to 120 kmph. Kolkata, located about 250 km from the landfall zone, may experience wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.