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Odisha began evacuating people from low-lying areas as heavy rain caused rivers to swell across the state. Flash floods were reported in nine districts, while the Hirakud Dam opened 16 gates to release excess water into the Mahanadi

A civic volunteer, identified as Chandan Das, died on the spot when he allegedly touched a live wire in Bud Bud in Purba Bardhaman district

State government directs joint assessment of crop loss due to the cyclone by officials of the Agriculture and Revenue Departments

The landfall of 'Dana' started at about 12.05 pm on Thursday night and it took around eight and half hours to end the process

Rainfall intensified in the early morning hours across the affected districts, including Kolkata, which experienced moderate-to-heavy rainfall

Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority advises people to be on alert in view of strong winds and take necessary precautions

Cyclone likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday

IMD warns that wind speed is likely to reach 60 kmph along and off Odisha-West Bengal coasts and gradually increase thereafter

The evacuated people have been provided with dry food and a free kitchen along with drinking water.