As Cyclone Dana is approaching Odisha coast, tourists have started leaving Puri as per the directions of the state government. Meanwhile, taking advantage of the situation, some travel agents are reportedly charging exorbitant fare from them.

2) In view of the situation, the government has urged the tourists to leave the coastal town of Puri as a precautionary measure. “The tourists who have come to Puri should leave the seaside pilgrim town soon as the district is likely to be affected by the severe cyclonic storm,” Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said.

Cyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24, with its name symbolizing 'a beautiful and precious pearl' in Arabic.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Dana by October 23, with landfall expected between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal on the night of October 24.

In light of the impending cyclone, Odisha's Revenue Minister urges outstation tourists to leave Puri by Tuesday afternoon. The Puri district administration is on high alert, opening a 24X7 control room and ensuring safety measures along the coastline.

Cyclone Dana is likely to hit Odisha coast on October 24 In the wake of the heavy rainfall, the Odisha government urged tourists not to visit holy town Puri until the cyclone makes landfall.