The severe cyclonic storm Dana made landfall on Friday morning, causing heavy rainfall and moderate disruption in Odisha and West Bengal, though the region largely avoided severe damage. The storm, which completed landfall around 8:30 am, took over eight hours to fully enter the landmass, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Despite the storm’s intensity, major infrastructure remained intact, with most damage limited to uprooted trees and electric poles.

In Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that no fatalities were reported, marking a successful execution of the state’s “zero casualty mission.” The government’s early response, including large-scale evacuations and safety protocols, was praised for minimizing the impact on human life. Rail and flight operations, temporarily disrupted, have since resumed, returning to normalcy.

West Bengal, though also spared from severe damage, reported one fatality. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended condolences and directed relief agencies to provide immediate support to the affected family. The state’s disaster management authorities are working on clearing fallen trees and restoring minor power outages.

Heavy rainfall, along with localized flooding, is expected to persist over the weekend as Cyclone Dana’s remnants continue to move inland.