Odisha braces for cyclone landfall; PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to CM

Severe cyclone Dana neared landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port, prompting mass evacuations in Odisha and Bengal. With heavy rainfall and high winds reported, key infrastructures like airports and railways were shut down. PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah assured Odisha CM of full assistance. Coastal districts braced for extreme weather and storm surges.