Rain starts in Odisha as Cyclone Dana's outer band touches land mass: IMD
Cyclone 'Dana' begins affecting Odisha's Kendrapara and Bhadrak districts with rain and adverse weather. The IMD reports that the cyclone's outer bands are influencing local conditions. Landfall is expected between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port. The state government prioritizes evacuations, predicting heavy rainfall, high winds, and potential tidal surges in coastal areas.