The eastern coast of India is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall between Puri, Odisha, and Sagar Island, West Bengal, on October 25, 2024. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding in the affected regions. Formation and Trajectory Cyclone Dana originated from a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which intensified into a depression on October 22, 2024, at 5:30 a.m. IST. The system is located approximately 700 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha, and 750 km south-southeast of Sagar … Continue reading Cyclone Dana to Hit Odisha and Bengal: Evacuations Underway with Wind Speeds Topping 120 km/h – 14 Districts on High Alert