Cyclone Dana is approaching the eastern coast of India, prompting high alerts in West Bengal and Odisha.
Moving northwest at 12 km/hr, the cyclone is 240km from Odisha's coast.
The Eastern Naval Command has activated disaster response mechanisms in three states, with ships and rescue teams on standby.
Evacuations are underway in Odisha's Dhamara and Bhadrak regions.
Kolkata Airport will suspend operations for 15 hours from Thursday 6 PM.
Essential supplies are being distributed.
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