Cyclone Bulbul makes landfall amid India and Bangladesh evacuations.
Almost half a million people in India and Bangladesh are being evacuated as Cyclone Bulbul hits the Bay of Bengal.
The storm made landfall at midnight local time (18:30 GMT) near Sagar Island in Indian West Bengal, and is expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft (2m).
Two people have already been killed by the cyclone, local media report.
Many seaports and airports in the region have also been closed - including the busy Kolkata airport.
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister for West Bengal, tweeted before the cyclone made landfall urging people to stay calm.
"Please do not panic," she wrote. "Kindly remain calm and co-operate with the administration in its rescue and relief efforts. Be alert, take care and stay safe.
