Cyclone yaas 2021

Cyclone Yaas: PM Narendra Modi holds review meet with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

PM Modi will conduct an aerial survey of the Cyclone Yaas affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal during his visit to the states. 

May 28, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today to review impact of Cyclone Yaas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday (May 28, 2021) to review the impact of Cyclone Yaas.

May 28, 2021, 06:38 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas lashes Odisha and West Bengal, causes trail of destruction

Cyclone Yaas pummelled the eastern coast including Odisha and West Bengal on Wednesday (May 26), leaving behind a trail of destruction. At least four people reportedly lost their lives in Odisha and West Bengal due to the cyclonic storm. Moreover, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said one crore people were affected in the state due to the cyclone.

May 27, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Odisha's Bhadrak, lakhs evacuated, West Bengal on high alert

Cyclone Yaas pummeled the coasts of north Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal on Wednesday (May 26), inundating the nearby and especially low lying areas. The cyclonic storm made landfall north of Dhamra in Odisha's Bhadrak district and 50 km south of Balasore, close to Bahanaga block on the coast, PTI reported. 

 

May 26, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Red alert issued for four districts in Odisha

People have been evacuated by Balasore district administration and Marine Police Force in the Chandipur area, ahead of the cyclonic storm Yaas.

May 25, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha, West Bengal brace for Severe Cyclonic storm, see pics

Cyclonic storm Yaas is likely to make landfall near Balasore in north Odisha at a speed of 155 kmph to 165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph, around noon on May 26, the Met department said.

May 25, 2021, 14:01 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: Know what it means and how cyclonic storms are named

The term Yaas has been suggested by Oman, which refers to ‘a tree that has a good fragrance’.

May 23, 2021, 10:42 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas: PM Narendra Modi to hold meeting today to review preparations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with senior government officials on Sunday (May 23, 2021) to review the preparations for the approaching Cyclone Yaas. 

May 23, 2021, 08:57 AM IST