Cyclone Yaas highlights: Odisha CM announces 7-day relief for 128 villages
Cyclone Yaas Live Tracking: The weather department has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Heavy rain and strong winds have started battering the coastal districts of West Bengal since early morning on Wednesday as very severe Cyclone Yaas made a landfall around 9am.
One person has died in Odisha as Cyclone Yaas made landfall. Northern Odisha coast is battered by heavy winds.
The weather department has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand.
"Light to moderate rainfall expected at most places with heavy to very heavy rains at few places with extremely heavy falls at isolated places in Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Balasore, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara and Keonjhargarh today," the IMD said.
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- May 26, 2021 10:21 PM IST
West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari thanks NDRF for relief efforts
West Bengal's leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari thanked the NDRF for their relief efforts in rescuing people stuck in cyclone Yaas in Nandigram.
- May 26, 2021 08:17 PM IST
Odisha CM Patnaik announces 7-day relief for people in 128 marooned villages
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed the situation in the state following Cyclone Yaas. He also announced a 7-day relief for people in 128 marooned villages in affected districts, reports ANI.
- May 26, 2021 07:57 PM IST
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar becomes operational at 7pm
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar became operational at 7pm. It was to remain shut until 5am on Thursday, reports ANI.
- May 26, 2021 07:54 PM IST
Rescue operations by NDRF, Army, state administration in Talgachari, East Midnapore
The NDRF, Indian Army and the state administration involved in the rescue operation at Talgachari in East Midnapore hit by cyclone Yaas.
- May 26, 2021 07:34 PM IST
Watch | '1 crore people affected, 3 lakh houses damaged,' says CM Mamata on Cyclone Yaas
- May 26, 2021 07:15 PM IST
Restoration work in full swing, no major damage to property: Railways ministry
The ministry of Railways said that no major damage to railways property has been reported and the East Coast Railway is undertaking restoration work in full swing.
- May 26, 2021 05:26 PM IST
Not much damage to electrical infrastructure in 3 districts, adequate teams available for restoration: Odisha's top official
Odisha's special relief commissioner Pradeep K Jena has said that not much damage has been done to the electrical infrastructure in Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts. He also said that adequate teams are available for road clearance and restoration, reports ANI.
- May 26, 2021 05:07 PM IST
Severe cyclone storm Yaas to gradually weaken into cyclonic storm in next 3 hours
The IMD said that the severe cyclonic storm Yaas would gradually weaken into a cyclonic storm in next 3 hours.
- May 26, 2021 03:27 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee meets with state officials to review situation due to Cyclone Yaas
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee met with district magistrates and disaster management committee and other state officials to review the situation due to cyclone Yaas, reports ANI.
- May 26, 2021 01:46 PM IST
Fishing boats at Paradeep jetty damaged
Fishing boats at Paradeep jetty damaged due to Cyclone Yaas.
- May 26, 2021 01:45 PM IST
Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force team clears roads in Paradeep Municipal area
Jagatsinghpur ODRAF (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) team clearing roads in Paradeep Municipal area: Odisha Police.
- May 26, 2021 01:42 PM IST
Watch: Sudden change in weather in Ranchi
- May 26, 2021 01:16 PM IST
High alert in Jharkhand, evacuation on amid cyclone threat
Jharkhand, which was put on high alert, continued evacuating low-lying areas on Wednesday amid the forecast that cyclone Yaas would be hitting the state by midnight after pounding neighbouring Odisha and West Bengal, officials said.
- May 26, 2021 01:00 PM IST
Cyclone Yaas is likely to move north-northwestwards and weaken gradually: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is likely to move north-northwestwards and weaken gradually into a severe cyclonic storm during next 3 hours and into cyclonic storm during subsequent 6 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- May 26, 2021 12:58 PM IST
Cyclone Yaas crossed north Odisha coast about 20 km south of Balasore: IMD
Cyclone Yaas crossed north Odisha coast about 20 km south of Balasore from 10:30am to 11:30am today with wind speed of 130-140 kmph gusting to 155 kmph. It then moved northwestwards and lay centred at 11:30am over north coastal Odisha about 15 km south-southwest of Balasore: IMD.
- May 26, 2021 12:41 PM IST
We have established dedicated round-the-clock control rooms: Eastern Railway
We have established dedicated round-the-clock control rooms. All trains have been canceled. Sufficient storage of oxygen has been done for Covid patients. We've also positioned our diesel locomotives in case of overhead wiring failure. Manoj Joshi, GM, Eastern Railway.
- May 26, 2021 12:24 PM IST
Indian Army's Eastern Command working closely with West Bengal government
The Eastern Command of the Indian Army, on requisition, is also working in coordination with the West Bengal government and has deployed a total of 17 cyclone relief columns, comprising specialised army personnel with associated equipment and inflatable boats, reports news agency PTI.
- May 26, 2021 11:52 AM IST
North Odisha, coastal Odisha expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rain today: IMD DG
Cyclone Yaas is crossing Odisha border, south of Balasore. It will reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning. It caused heavy to extremely heavy rain in Odisha in past 24 hours. North Odisha and coastal Odisha expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rain today: IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
- May 26, 2021 11:39 AM IST
Storm impacts Covid-19 vaccination drive in Odisha
Officials in Odisha said they have suspended testing, vaccination and door-to-door health survey in the three districts that lay directly in the storm's path, reports news agency Reuters.
- May 26, 2021 11:37 AM IST
Approx 6 flights cancelled so far between Mumbai to Bhubaneswar and Kolkata
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has witnessed the cancellation of flights between Mumbai to Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Approximately six flights have been cancelled so far. Flights to other regions continue to operate on schedule: Mumbai Airport PRO.
- May 26, 2021 11:03 AM IST
Turbulent sea and strong winds witnessed in West Bengal's Digha
Turbulent sea and strong winds witnessed in Digha of Purba Medinipur district.
At 9.30 am Cyclone Yaas is about 30 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha). Current intensity of the storm is 130-140 kmph, as per the IMD.
- May 26, 2021 10:59 AM IST
Intense convective cloud mass has entered Odisha coast: IMD
Intense convective cloud mass has already entered Odisha coast, says the IMD.
- May 26, 2021 10:58 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas is now crossing coast to south of Balasore: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is now crossing coast to the south of Balasore. The landfall process will take about 2 hours to complete, tweets IMD.
- May 26, 2021 10:43 AM IST
In East Midnapore, one rescue column has been launched
In East Midnapore, one rescue column has been launched to rescue 32 civilians who are stuck due to a surge in water levels: Indian Army
- May 26, 2021 10:43 AM IST
Rescue, relief columns are pre-positioned across areas expected to be affected for immediate response: Army
To provide immediate support to people in emerging situation due to CycloneYaas, briefing, joint recce, liaison and coordination with West Bengal government has been completed. Rescue and Relief columns are pre-positioned across areas expected to be affected for immediate response: Indian Army.
- May 26, 2021 10:31 AM IST
Storm centered 30 km south-southeast of Odisha's Balasore
Landfall process is continuing. It will take around 3 hours to complete. 30 km south-southeast of Balasore at 9:30 hours IST, tweets IMD.
- May 26, 2021 10:29 AM IST
In Odisha' Mayurbhanj district, wind speed is expected to be around 100-110 km per hour
In Mayurbhanj district, the wind speed is expected to be around 100-110 km per hour. After that, it will gradually slow down: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena.
- May 26, 2021 10:28 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas will continue to move in Balasore district till afternoon: Official
Cyclone Yaas will continue to move in Balasore district till afternoon, after which it will enter Mayurbhanj district Wind speed is estimated to be around 120-140 km per hour. It is expected that this wind speed will continue in Balasore district around 120-140 km per hour: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner.
- May 26, 2021 10:25 AM IST
Storm landfall process to continue for next 3-4 hours: Official
Landfall process started around 9 o'clock and is expected to continue for 3-4 hrs. It's expected that by around 1 pm, tail end of cyclone will also be completely moving to landmass. It's making landfall between Dhamra and Balasore: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena.
- May 26, 2021 10:24 AM IST
Traffic snarls in Kolkata
Due to bad weather following flyovers are closed to traffic 1. Garden Reach flyover 2. Taratala flyover 3. Park Street flyover 4. Ultadanga flyover 5. Chingrighata flyover 6. Gariahat flyover 7. AJC Bose flyover 8. Maa flyover, tweets Kolkata Traffic Police.
- May 26, 2021 10:23 AM IST
Weather forecast for West Bengal
Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Bankura, Jhargram, South 24 Parganas and heavy falls at isolated areas like Kolkata, Nadia among others today, tweets SkyMet.
- May 26, 2021 10:19 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas triggers heavy rains in Kerala
Heavy rains under the influence of Cyclone Yaas pounded many areas of south and north Kerala on Wednesday.
- May 26, 2021 10:03 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam on high alert
As Cyclone Yaas is expected to hit the eastern coastline in a few hours, the Srikakulam district administration has alerted all seashore villages to be careful and vigilant.
- May 26, 2021 09:51 AM IST
Calcutta high court suspends judicial proceedings
The Calcutta high court, which was supposed to hear the bail plea of the four heavyweight leaders accused in the 2016 Narada sting operation case, suspended all judicial proceedings on Wednesdaydue to Cyclone Yaas.
- May 26, 2021 09:45 AM IST
Kolkata Police issues helpline numbers
- May 26, 2021 09:30 AM IST
Water from sea enters residential areas along New Digha Sea Beach
West Bengal: Water from the sea enters residential areas along New Digha Sea Beach in East Midnapore.
- May 26, 2021 09:16 AM IST
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas centred about 50 km South-Southeast of Balasore
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas centred about 50 km South-Southeast of Balasore (Odisha). Landfall process has commenced around 9 am: India Meteorological Departement (IMD).
- May 26, 2021 08:57 AM IST
Rain and gusty winds hit Odisha's Bhadrak district
Rain and gusty winds hit Odisha's Bhadrak district; visuals from Dhamara coastal area.
- May 26, 2021 08:56 AM IST
Meteorological Department, Gopalpur has announced a Yellow alert in Odisha
Some fishermen seen near the sea, even as it turns turbulent in Gopalpur of Ganjam district in wake of Cyclone Yaas. Meteorological Department, Gopalpur has announced a Yellow alert in the district.
- May 26, 2021 08:48 AM IST
Rain lashes Kolkata city
West Bengal: Rain lashes Kolkata city; visuals from East Midnapore's Haldia.
- May 26, 2021 08:25 AM IST
Indian Navy prepares for relief, rescue operations
With Cyclone Yaas predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast on May 26, the Indian Navy on Wednesday said it has stepped up and made all necessary arrangements for the rescue and relief operations.
- May 26, 2021 08:15 AM IST
Relief material for Cyclone Yaas affected people being provided by Indian Navy
Odisha: Relief material for Cyclone Yaas affected people being provided by Indian Navy. INS Chilka at Khurda has made all necessary arrangements, to coordinate the operations in close liasion with state government agencies with the support of HQ Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
- May 26, 2021 08:09 AM IST
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reviews preparedness
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements regarding Cyclone Yaas and said that every life is precious thus all possible steps should be taken to protect lives.
- May 26, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Odisha's Chandipur witnesses heavy rainfall and strong winds
Odisha's Chandipur witnesses heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Cyclone Yaas over northwest Bay of Bengal, about 40 km east of Dhamra (Odisha), 90 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal) and 90 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha), as per IMD update at 6:45 am.
- May 26, 2021 07:48 AM IST
West Bengal's Barrackpore receives rainfall
West Bengal's Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas experiences a weather change, receives light to moderate rainfall and wind.
The 'very severe cyclonic storm' Cyclone Yaas is expected to make landfall by noon today with wind speed of 130-140 kmph gusting up to 155 kmph.
- May 26, 2021 07:33 AM IST
Odisha's Paradeep experiences strong winds and heavy rainfall
Odisha's Paradeep experiences strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Cyclone Yaas lay centred over northwest Bay of Bengal, about 40 km east of Dhamra (Odisha), 90 km south-southwest of Digha (West Bengal) & 90 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha), as per IMD update at 6:45 am
- May 26, 2021 07:21 AM IST
Strong winds and heavy rain hit Dhamra in Bhadrak district of Odisha
Strong winds and heavy rain hit Dhamra in Bhadrak district as Cyclone Yaas nears landfall.
IMD says that the 'very severe cyclonic storm' is expected to make landfall by noon today with wind speed of 130-140 kmph gusting up to 155 kmph.
- May 26, 2021 07:04 AM IST
We are expecting 'very severe cyclonic storm' Cyclone Yaas to make landfall by noon: IMD
We are expecting 'very severe cyclonic storm' Cyclone Yaas to make landfall by noon today with wind speed of 130-140 kmph gusting 155 kmph: Umashankar Das, senior scientist at IMD Bhubaneswar.
- May 26, 2021 06:41 AM IST
Sea turns rough in West Bengal's Digha
As Cyclone Yaas nears landfall, sea turns rough at Digha in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- May 26, 2021 06:22 AM IST
Strong winds, heavy showers lash Odisha's Dhamra
Strong winds along with heavy showers lash Dhamra in the Bhadrak district of Odisha ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall.
- May 26, 2021 06:11 AM IST
Over 11.5 lakh people evacuated in West Bengal
Over 11.5 lakh people have been evacuated from vulnerable places in West Bengal on Tuesday in view of the impending Cyclone Yaas, informed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
- May 26, 2021 06:09 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas lay centred over northwest Bay of Bengal, says IMD
Cyclone Yaas lay centred over northwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 20.7°N and longitude 87.45°E, about 60 km east of Dhamra (Odisha), 90 km east-northeast of Paradip, 100 km south of Digha (West Bengal) and 105 km south-southeast of Balasore (Odisha): IMD.
- May 26, 2021 05:32 AM IST
IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at most places
Light-moderate rainfall at most places, extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Medinipur and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Bankura, Jhargram, South 24 Parganas and heavy falls at isolated areas like Kolkata, Nadia among others today: IMD.
- May 26, 2021 05:20 AM IST
Cyclone Yaas is 'very likely' to move north-northwestwards to reach near north Odisha coast: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is 'very likely' to move north-northwestwards to reach near north Odisha coast close to north of Dhamra and south of Balasore by noon today, as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with wind speed of 130-140 kmph (issued at 0300 hrs): India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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