The IMD said that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha early Friday. The maximum speed during the landfall process is likely to be around 120 kmph.

Authorities in Odisha have already evacuated more than 3 lakh people by Wednesday evening in view of cyclone Dana that is threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population.

Attention for flyers! In the wake of the possible impact of Cyclone Dana, flight operations have been suspended from Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Air Airport and Bhubaneswar Airport.

Kolkata airport suspends flight operations from 6 pm on October 24 due to Cyclone Dana, ensuring passenger safety amid severe weather conditions.

The step was taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said on Wednesday.

Cyclone Dana has led to flight cancellations in Kolkata from October 24 evening to October 25 morning. Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, recommend checking flight status and planning travel routes due to anticipated severe weather conditions.

The Kolkata airport said the step has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers, airline employees, various equipment, navigational aids and infrastructure.

Flight operations at Kolkata Airport will halt from 6 PM on October 24 until 9 AM on October 25 due to Cyclone Dana. Passengers should stay updated on their flight statuses and plan for potential delays.

Cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha early Friday.