The name 'Dana' or 'Danah' holds cultural significance in Arabic, where it means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable, and beautiful pearl.' This name is commonly used in Arab states of the Persian Gulf, known for their traditional pearl diving professions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cyclone Dana is forecasted to hit between Puri in Odisha and Sagar Island in West Bengal as a severe cyclonic storm on Thursday night, bringing heavy