Cyclone Dana prompts major school closures: Here's how West Bengal and Odisha are battling the incoming storm

Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal on October 24, has prompted the closure of schools in 14 districts of Odisha and several in West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall and wind speeds of up to 120 km/h in the coastal areas. With evacuation plans in place and emergency teams deployed, the region is bracing for impact. Cyclone Dana, named by Qatar, is the second storm to hit India in two months.