As Cyclone Dana approaches Odisha and Kolkata, residents should be aware of common cyclone-related illnesses such as waterborne diseases, vector-borne infections, respiratory issues, and skin infections.

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states have decided to evacuate people and close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.

Odisha and West Bengal are preparing for an impending cyclonic storm named ‘Dana’, expected to make landfall on the intervening night of October 24 and October 25. The name ‘Dana’ is given by Qatar as part of an international cyclone naming system overseen by the World Meteorological Organization.

Cyclone Dana heading towards East India coast is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm. It is likely to make landfall late on Thursday, October 24, according to India Meteorological Department.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area has been created in the east-central Bay of Bengal. This would eventually move northwestward and is expected to highly intensify into a possibly severe cyclone storm by October 23,

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha and West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana. The cyclone is likely to hit on October 24, prompting emergency measures in both states. NDRF teams are deployed, and coastal areas are being evacuated.

The weather authority stated that Cyclone Dana is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall to Odisha and West Bengal on October 24 and 25, with heavy rainfall continuing in both states through Friday.

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