The severe cyclonic storm Dana will make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha late Thursday and early Friday. While the IMD issues regular alerts about the cyclone, it does not have a real-time tracker.

From high temperatures to inflow of warm river water, India Today delves into the many factors that make the Bay of Bengal prone to cyclones as Dana nears.

Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates on Cyclone Dana which is expected to make its landfall on Friday. The cyclonic system formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal on Wednesday and is set to bring heavy rainfall in several districts of southern West Bengal including North and South 24 Parganas,

In the last four years, Bengal has faced five cyclones, including the upcoming Cyclone Dana, highlighting alarming weather patterns attributed to climate change and rising sea temperatures. Discover the unprecedented frequency of cyclones and their causes in this comprehensive report.

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

Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in Odisha tonight, with wind speeds reaching up to 120 kmph. Evacuations are ongoing, with over 30% of the targeted 1 million people already moved to safety.

Storm surge is very likely to inundate low lying areas of Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha and East Medinipur districts of West Bengal.

Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm Dana. The Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday said it was on high alert and had mobilised its vessels and aircraft to respond swiftly to any contingency owing to the cyclone that will bring torrential rain in the two neighbouring states.