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Cyclone Dana to Hit Odisha-West Bengal Coasts

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-21T15:53:32.461640+05:30

- **Low-Pressure Area** over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into **Cyclone Dana** by October 23. - **Heavy rainfall** and **gusty winds** expected in Odisha and West Bengal from October 23-25. - **IMD** predicts landfall near **Puri**; exact location still uncertain. - **Red alert** issued for several districts; **NDRF, ODRAF** teams on standby. - **State administrations** aim for **'Zero Casualty'**; review meetings held. Source: [News 18](https://www.news18.com/india/cyclone-dana-low-pressure-area-formed-over-bay-of-bengal-landfall-expected-near-odishas-puri-9093064.html), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/cyclone-dana-landfall-update-storm-to-hit-odisha-bengal-heavy-rain-alert-in-these-states-2809672.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/a-storm-is-brewing-cyclone-dana-likely-to-hit-odisha-coast-by-thursday/articleshow/114413600.cms)

Low-Pressure Area over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into Cyclone Dana by October 23.
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds expected in Odisha and West Bengal from October 23-25.
IMD predicts landfall near Puri; exact location still uncertain.
Red alert issued for several districts; NDRF, ODRAF teams on standby.
State administrations aim for 'Zero Casualty'; review meetings held.