Indian Navy is ready with all preparations to face Cyclone Dana.

In anticipation of the severe impact of Cyclone _Dana_ along the coast of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. 

Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with Naval Officers-in-Charge (NOIC) in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, have activated a comprehensive disaster response mechanism. The command is working closely with units such as the Base Victualling Yard (BVY), Material Organisation and the naval hospital INHS _Kalyani_ to provide essential supplies and medical support if sought by the State administration.

As part of this preparation, HADR pallets, including *essential clothing, drinking water, food, medicines, and emergency relief materials* , have been deployed by road to key locations in the areas that are likely to be affected. In addition, *Flood Relief and Diving Teams* are being mobilised to assist in coordinated rescue and relief operations if needed.

To support relief efforts from Sea, *two ships of the Eastern Fleet are standing by with supplies and rescue and diving teams* .

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation closely and remains on high alert, ready to extend its support to the civil authorities and the people affected by Cyclone _Dana_ .