Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India’s eastern coast

NEW DELHI (AP) — Tropical Storm Dana is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and bringing a flood risk after nearly 600,000 people evacuated. The storm made landfall Thursday night in Odisha state with 68 mph winds. Officials told the Press Trust of India news agency the storm would push further into northern Odisha and gradually weaken. The storm pounded some districts in Odisha and neighboring West Bengal state with heavy downpours as gusty winds brought down trees, but no major damage has been reported. Nearly 600,000 people were evacuated in Odisha, and rescue and aid workers were deployed in preparation for the storm. Schools were closed, trains canceled and flights suspended.