Cyclone Yaas highlights: West Bengal, Odisha gear up for very severe storm

A week after cyclone Tauktae, cyclone Yaas brews in the eastern part of India, proving to be another challenge for the country grappling with a severe outbreak of the coronavirus. The cyclone will intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and is likely to cross Odisha-West Bengal coasts on May 26, IMD said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a virtual meeting with CMs of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and the LG of Andaman and Nicobar. NDRF has deployed 35 teams in West Bengal preemptively- Two in North Bengal and 33 in South Bengal. Stay tuned to DH for more updates.

Cyclone Yaas likely to be more severe than Amphan, may affect 20 Bengal districts: Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the West Bengal government has made all necessary arrangements in dealing with the aftermath of cyclone Yaas, which might affect 20 districts of the state.

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Bengal, Odisha gear up for very severe cyclone Yaas; landfall likely near Balasore on May 26

A deep depression located over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a cyclonic storm Yaas and is expected to hit several coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal on Wednesday noon after intensifying into a very severe cyclonic storm.

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Kolkata Port will suspend all shipping movements from May 25 in wake of cyclone Yaas: Senior official told PTI.

Indian Coast Guard says all 265 boats, which were reported to be in Bay of Bengal by fisheries authorities, have returned to harbour in view of cyclone Yaas (PTI)

Storm may impact Jamshedpur, Ranchi, says NDRF

There are 35 NDRF teams already deployed in West Bengal, some have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar. Some teams may have to be deployed in Jharkhand as cyclonic storm may impact cities like Jamshedpur and Ranchi: NDRF DG SN Pradhan

Parts of east coast evacuated ahead of cyclone Yaas

Indian authorities began evacuating thousands of people from coastal areas in two states on Monday as a powerful cyclone bore down on the country's east coast, complicating efforts to control the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Cyclone ‘Yaas’ about 520 km south-southeast of Paradip. To intensify further and cross north Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar Islands around Balasore, during noon of 26th Mayas a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, says IMD

West Bengal: Tidal waves of height 2-4 meters above astronomical tide are likely to inundate low lying coastal areas of Jhargram, south 24 Parganas, Medinipur, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Jagatsighpur districts around the time of landfall, says IMD

Those who are out in the deep sea of north and adjoining central Bay of Bengal are advised to return to the coast: IMD

Sea condition is high to very high over west-central and adjoining the east-central Bay of Bengal

he fishermen are advised not to venture into central Bay of Bengal during 24th–25th May: IMD

MoCA secretary chaired a review meeting with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman, its member (operation), directors of eastern coast airports, IMD and Navy’s senior officials of Port Blair over the preparedness of AAI airports likely to be impacted by the cyclone. (ANI)

Flash flood guidance for Odisha and West Bengal

Odisha: Heavy falls at isolated places in Puri, Khurda, Angul, Deogarh, Sundergarh on May 26 and heavy rainfall at isolated places in north interior Odisha on May 27.

As a pre-emptive measure, NDRF has deployed 35 teams -- two in North Bengal and 33 in South Bengal.

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Yaas likely to cross Odisha-West Bengal coasts on May 26

'Yaas' is likely to cross the Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar Islands around noon on May 26 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 155-165 kmph, Kolkata's Regional Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Sanjib Bandopadhyay said.

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NDRF has committed 99 teams across Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in view of cyclone Yaas: NDRF DG SN Pradhan. (ANI)

Amit Shah to review preparations

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Some Eastern coastal area bound train will remain cancelled in view of cyclone 'YAAS' as precautionary measure.

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Depression over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal intensified into a Deep Depression and about 600 km north-northwest of Port Blair.

PM Modi reviews preparedness for cyclone Yaas, asks for timely evacuation of people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities as he chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of states and central government agencies to deal with the situation arising out of cyclone Yaas.

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Explained: How IMD categorises cyclones

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has had a hectic month so far as the country's top weather body continues to issuewarnings and predicttrajectories of two cyclones on both sides of the Indian peninsula. While cyclone Tauktae rammed into the west coast, the incipient cyclone Yaas is likely to strike the east coast on Wednesday.

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Prepare for worst-case scenario, evacuate on overdrive, NDRF chief advises states

As West Bengal and Odisha brace for another severe cyclone after the Amphan havoc last year, NDRF chief S N Pradhan has urged authorities in the two states to adopt an over-preparing approach for the impending natural disaster, and carry out evacuation even in the least vulnerable places.

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