Cyclone Dana Live Tracker: 25 NDRF Teams On Standby As Storm Approaches Odisha, West Bengal

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on early Tuesday and is on course to evolve into a severe cyclonic storm, Dana. In the morning at 5, the depression was approximately 730 km southeast of Paradip, Odisha, moving west-northwest. The storm is projected to land between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in Bengal sometime between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, with its intensity expected to remain strong. Residents in coastal regions are urged to stay vigilant as conditions are predicted to deteriorate during this period.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has positioned 14 teams in West Bengal and 11 in Odisha, ready for deployment. The storm's expected landfall has also put central agencies, including the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, on high alert. Rescue teams, along with aircraft and ships, are on standby for rapid mobilization. In addition, emergency units from the Ministries of Power and Telecommunication are prepared to quickly restore critical services post-cyclone.

CHECK LIVE UPDATES: Cyclone Dana LIVE Updates: Yellow Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms in Odisha DistrictsA yellow warning, indicating "be aware," has been issued for heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) and thunderstorms with lightning in isolated areas of Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts. Cyclone Dana LIVE: Central Agencies On High Alert In Odisha, West Bengal Central agencies, such as the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, are on high alert with extra rescue and relief teams, ships, and aircraft ready for deployment. Emergency teams from the Union Ministries of Power and Telecommunications are also on standby for swift restoration efforts. Control rooms have been activated in both states, and fishermen have been advised to return to shore. Cyclone Dana LIVE: Odisha, West Bengal Set Up Control Room, Fishermen Asked To ReturnControl rooms have been activated in both Odisha and West Bengal to manage the situation and coordinate the response. Fishermen have been advised to return to the shores, and local authorities are preparing to evacuate residents from vulnerable areas to minimize potential damage and loss of life. (This is a LIVE copy, come back again for latest updates)