Cyclone yaas update

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 Update: Impact of Cyclone Yaas in coastal areas

Cyclone Yaas had a destructive impact not just in the coastal districts but also in the interior parts of the state. Watch this report to know more.

May 27, 2021, 12:08 PM 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: DoT sends 6 crore bulk texts in local languages to alert people

A total of six crore messages were sent in local languages in order to alert people of Cyclone Yaas in Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. 

May 27, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas: At least 4 dead, more than 20 lakh evacuated as cyclonic storm pounds Odisha, West Bengal

As per report, two persons were killed - one each in Odisha's Keonjhar and Balasore- after trees fell on them. An elderly woman in Mayurbhanj reportedly died after her house collapsed. However, there is no official confirmation yet. 

May 27, 2021, 07:40 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: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik asks people in coastal areas to shift to shelter homes, follow COVID protocol

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked people to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and wear two masks, adding "At a time when we are fighting with the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Yaas is another challenge that we have to face."

May 25, 2021, 12:29 PM IST

Ensure timely evacuation, minimise time of outages of power: PM Narendra Modi directs officials during Cyclone Yaas review meeting

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

May 23, 2021, 12:44 PM 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