LIVE: Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, says IMD
Cyclone Yaas Live Tracking: The IMD said on Tuesday that Yaas will cause heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal with wind speeds of 185 kilometres per hour. Heavy rains are also expected in Bihar and Jharkhand.
More than a million people on India's east coast were evacuated by authorities ahead of the impact of Cyclone Yaas, which intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm , according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening. This is the second cyclone to hit the country in the last 10 days after Cyclone Tauktae made landfall in the west coast. ...Read More
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The IMD said on Tuesday that Yaas will cause heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal with wind speeds of 185 kilometres per hour. Nearly 900,000 people in West Bengal have been evacuated and shifted to relief camps so far, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said adding 370,000 people have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.
Odisha has so far evacuated over 200,000 people from vulnerable regions. The state government has issued a red alert for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Balasore districts- which will be severely hit by the cyclonic storm.
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Heavy rains are also expected in Bihar and Jharkhand. Authorities have issued an orange colour for Bihar. A red alert has been issued for Jharkhand with IMD adding extreme rainfall is expected in the southern and central parts of the state.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs review meeting; orders officials to remain alert
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday held a virtual review meeting regarding Cyclone Yaas which was attended by district magistrates, officials of disaster management and other departments. During the meeting, Kumar instructed all officials to remain alert and make necessary arrangements before the cyclone makes landfall, a statement from the chief minister's office said.
Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm, says IMD
The IMD said on Tuesday evening that Yaas has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm. "The severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas over northwest and Bay of Bengal intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm," IMD director general M Mohapatra told news agency PTI and added it will move north-northwestwards, intensify further reach near north Odisha coast close to Dhamra port by Wednesday morning.
Kolkata airport to suspend flight ops from 8.30 am to 7.45 pm on May 26
The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata will suspend all flight operations on May 26 from 8.30 am to 7.45 pm in view of cyclone Yaas.
"In view of the weather warning by @Indiametdept over #CycloneYaas, flight operations at #KolkataAirport will be suspended from 0830 IST upto 1945 IST on 26.05.2021.We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused," the airport authorities tweeted.
West Bengal: 2 electrocuted, 40 houses partly damaged in tornado ahead of Cyclone Yaas, says CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that 2 people were electrocuted and 40 houses were partly damaged in a tornado in the state's Hooghly district ahead of Cyclone Yaas
Railways moves 680 tonnes of oxygen from Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal
The Indian Railways has moved 680 tonnes of oxygen from Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal ahead of Cyclone Yaas's impact. “Oxygen Expresses moved 680 tonnes of oxygen relief from Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand in the last 12 hours before the cyclone gets stronger. Eight Oxygen Expresses have moved from the region,” the national transporter said in a statement.
Yaas to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hrs, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that cyclone Yaas is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours
Evacuation process in Odisha to get over by evening: Police
An evacuation drive has been launched in Odisha ahead of Cyclone Yaas' landfall. The evacuation will be completed by Tuesday evening, the state's police told news agency ANI adding 81,661 people living in vulnerable areas have already been evacuated.
Mamata Banerjee visits control centre for Cyclone Yaas in Kolkata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits control centre for Cyclone Yaas in Kolkata to inspect the preparations put in place.
8,09,830 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in 14 districts of West Bengal
8,09,830 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in 14 districts of West Bengal, says NDRF.
We believe there will be no loss of life: Indian Coast Guard IG
Despite the ban fishermen often head towards the sea for their livelihood, to combat this situation we are making announcements in regional languages. Navy is ready with their diving and medical teams. We believe there will be no loss of life: Indian Coast Guard IG.
I will monitor the situation closely: Mamata Banerjee
I have spoken to all the DMs on Cyclone Yaas. I will stay in Nabanna tonight. I will monitor the situation closely: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
East Midnapore fishermen claim Cyclone Yass affecting livelihoods
East Midnapore fishermen claim Cyclone Yass affecting livelihoods.
We have eight trawlers here. Though it’s not in our hands to avoid cyclone, a bit earlier preparation can save us from this. Whole fishery business has been affected by Cyclone Yaas: Kamal Kanti, a fisherman.
Red alert issued for 4 Odisha districts
Ahead the predicted May 26 landfall of cyclone Yaas in coastal areas of the Odisha, the state on Tuesday issued a red alert warning for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Balasore districts, which are likely to be affected with heavy rainfall.
Yaas likely to make landfall near Odisha's Dhamra Port: IMD
Severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' is likely to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Odisha's Bhadrak district early on Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
NDRF earmarks highest-ever number of teams for Odisha, WB
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked its highest-ever number of teams for deployment in Odisha and West Bengal as part of its preparations for the impending cyclone Yaas, a senior officer said on Tuesday.
Our teams are continuously engaged in the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas: NDRF
Our teams are continuously engaged in the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas. Medical teams will also be visiting the cyclone shelters: Assistant Commandant, 2nd Battalion-NDRF, at Digha.
People living in low-lying and vulnerable areas have started moving to the multipurpose cyclone shelter
People living in low-lying and vulnerable areas have started moving to the multipurpose cyclone shelter at Digha, East Midnapore, in view of Cyclone Yaas.
Sea turns rough at Paradip
Sea turns rough at Paradip ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall
Indian Navy ramps up preparations, deploys rescue, relief teams
With Cyclone Yaas predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast on May 26 and likely to hit parts of Odisha and West Bengal, the Indian Navy on Tuesday said it has ramped up rescue and relief operations to minimise damages.
Calcutta high court cancels all matters listed for May 26-27
With West Bengal bracing up for Cyclonic storm Yass, Calcutta high court has informed that it has canceled the hearing of all matters listed for May 26 and 27, in view of the warning issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the cyclonic storm.
Cyclone Yaas would continue to move north-north-westwards: IMD
Would continue to move north-north-westwards, intensify further and reach Northwest Bay of Bengal near north Odisha and West Bengal coasts very close to Chandbali-Dhamra port by the early morning of Wednesday: IMD
Yaas very likely to move north-north-westwards, intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours
Yaas very likely to move north-north-westwards, intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours: IMD
Expecting wind speeds of 150-160 kmph gusting 180kmph over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore tomorrow
We are expecting wind speeds of 150-160 kmph gusting 180kmph over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore tomorrow as landfall is expected by noon. We have issued the highest danger warning for Dhamra and Paradip ports, said IMD Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore for today and tomorrow
Red alert -extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore for today and tomorrow. Orange alert- heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Cuttack, Khorda and Puri today: IMD Bhubaneswar.
Odisha CM directs state's home minister to monitor situation
In view of the expected landfall of cyclone Yaas at Balasore coast, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has directed the state's home minister to reach Balasore today and remain there to monitor the situation.
