Cyclone Dana is set to make landfall near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, Odisha, on the night of October 24, with wind speeds of 100-120 km/h. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall across 14 districts, including Jagatsinghpur and Balasore. The Odisha government is on high alert, preparing 5,000 shelters and planning to evacuate around 1 million people from vulnerable areas. Emergency teams, including the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and National Disaster Response Force, have been deployed to assist in the evacuations and manage the disaster response.

Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport will suspend flight operations for 16 hours starting October 24 at 5 PM, due to Cyclone Dana. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the cyclone, with wind speeds up to 120 km/h, will make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha by Friday morning. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to ensure safety, as strong winds and heavy rains are expected. The airport will resume operations on October 25 at 9 AM. Travelers are advised to check flight schedules and stay updated on weather conditions.

The Konark Temple in Odisha will be closed on October 24 and 25 as Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast. Six districts in West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Medinipur, and West Medinipur, are on high alert for the cyclone, which is expected to make landfall between Odisha’s Puri and West Bengal’s Ganga Sagar early on October 25. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of wind speeds at landfall reaching 100-110 km per hour, gusting up to 120 kmph. Kolkata, located about 250 km from the landfall zone, may experience wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.

Odisha and West Bengal are preparing for Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall on Thursday evening in Odisha's Puri and West Bengal's Sagar Island. Twenty teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on standby in Odisha, while 14 teams are ready in West Bengal. Both states are evacuating residents from high-risk areas, and educational institutions in these regions have been closed. In response to the cyclone, over 150 trains in the South Eastern Railway jurisdiction have been canceled. Relief teams are in place, ready to assist with rescue and recovery efforts as the cyclone approaches.

A thick layer of smog covered the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), leading to "very poor" air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented stage two of the anti-pollution plan, GRAP, to address the situation. Real-time data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) showed that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 354 at 8 am, indicating very poor air quality. The AQI classifications are as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-450 (severe).

Cyclone ‘Dana’ has led to the cancellation of 197 trains and closure of schools and colleges in several districts of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclone, expected to hit the coasts on October 25, has prompted evacuation efforts from vulnerable areas, with 800 cyclone shelters ready in Odisha. The Indian Coast Guard is on high alert, mobilizing vessels and aircraft. Flight operations remain unaffected, but Kolkata airport is preparing for possible disruptions. Heavy rainfall and winds are expected, with Jharkhand also predicted to experience the cyclone’s impact from October 24.

Six districts in West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, and East and West Medinipur, have been put on high alert as Cyclone Dana nears landfall, expected between Puri and Ganga Sagar on October 24. Heavy rainfall and winds up to 120 km/h are predicted. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has requested central assistance, with the Centre providing additional NDRF teams and a helicopter for emergency responses. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore. Both West Bengal and Odisha governments are intensifying cyclone preparedness to minimize damage and ensure public safety.

Schools and anganwadi centres in parts of Odisha will close from Wednesday as Cyclone "Dana" approaches. The storm is developing over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal on the night of October 24 or early morning of October 25. Heavy rainfall and wind speeds of 100-110 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h, are anticipated, particularly in coastal districts. In preparation, the Odisha government has initiated safety measures, including evacuations, tourist advisories, and the establishment of cyclone shelters to reduce potential casualties and damage.

Storm Ashley hit the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, disrupting travel across the country. Wind speeds reached up to 111mph in the Scottish Highlands. Rail services in Scotland faced delays, with trees blocking tracks, and flights were cancelled at Aberdeen Airport. In England, Northern services were disrupted, and flood warnings were issued across several regions, including the River Severn. The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings in place on Monday, with more areas on high alert for possible flooding. Heavy rain and wind continue to affect travel and safety across the UK.

Tens of thousands of homes lost power after Storm Ashley hit the UK and Ireland over the weekend. A yellow weather warning for wind was in place for parts of Scotland until Monday morning. Flood warnings were issued across England, Scotland, and Wales, with areas like Cornwall and the River Severn at risk. Strong winds caused road closures and flight cancellations, including in Dublin and Belfast. Power outages affected up to 53,000 homes. Storm Ashley is expected to weaken, but more heavy rain and winds are likely later this week.