As many as 10,644 villages across 11 districts of Odisha, more than 75 lakh people, and 12.77 lakh livestock have been affected due to the Cyclone ‘Yaas’ while the standing crops on about 6348.4 hectares of land suffered damage, according to a government official. The inter-ministerial team from the central […]
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PM Modi to assess impact of Cyclone Yaas, hold meetings in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday hold a review meeting to assess the impact of Cyclone Yass in West Bengal along with state Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will be receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in the West Midnapore district. The Prime Minister will be visiting West Bengal and Odisha […]
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Cyclone Yaas leaves 3 dead in Odisha; Baitarani river flowing above danger mark
At least 3 persons have lost their lives in Odisha when Cyclone Yaas made landfall, while Baitarani river has crossed danger level at Anandpur and Akhuapada, informed an official on Thursday. According to Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena, the cyclone has now moved out of the state. “Death count stands at 3. In last 24 […]
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Odisha continues transporting oxygen amidst Cyclone Yaas
The transportation of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) from Odisha remained unhindered even during the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas on Wednesday. According to an official release, four oxygen tankers were transported from Angul to Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam today, while two were transported from Jajpur to Berhampur and Bhubaneswar, under close supervision and escort from Odisha Police. As many […]
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Cyclone Yaas crossing Odisha border, will reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning: IMD
Cyclone Yaas is currently crossing the Odisha border south of Balasore and will reach Jharkhand on Thursday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today. IMD Director General of Meteorology Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the cyclone caused heavy to extremely heavy rain in Odisha in the past 24 hours and northern and coastal parts of the state are […]
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Cyclone Yaas: 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. “INS Chilka at Khurda has stepped up and made all necessary arrangements, to coordinate the rescue and relief operations […]
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha CM reviews preparedness
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements regarding cyclone-yaas”>Cyclone Yaas and said that every life is precious thus all possible steps should be taken to protect lives. He held a meeting with Chief Secretary and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) through a virtual platform linking the state control room and cyclone dashboard. Patnaik also […]
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Cyclone Yaas: Rahul Gandhi appeals to Cong workers to provide assistance to people
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appealed to the party workers to provide all assistance and ensure the safety of those affected in the wake of Cyclone Yaas. Pointing out that Cyclone Yaas is moving towards Bengal and Odisha from the Bay of Bengal he urged everyone to follow precautionary measures. “#CycloneYaas is moving towards Bengal […]
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Cyclone Yaas: JP Nadda to meet BJP MPs, state office-bearers today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda will hold a meeting via video conferencing on Monday with party Members of Parliament and state office-bearers of the States likely to be affected due to cyclone Yaas. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm today. Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra […]