Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 26 (ANI): As Cyclone Yaas is expected to hit the eastern coastline in a few hours, the Srikakulam district administration has alerted all seashore villages to be careful and vigilant.
Khurda (Odisha) [India], May 26 (ANI): 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.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 26 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements regarding Cyclone Yaas and said that every life is precious thus all possible steps should be taken to protect lives.
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Cyclone Yaas is likely to make landfall by noon on Wednesday with wind speed of about 130 to 155 kmph, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD), adding that it currently lay centred over northwest Bay of Bengal.
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Yaas, light to moderate rainfall are expected at most places in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD).
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Cyclone Yaas is "very likely" to reach near north Odisha coast close to Bhadrak's Dhamra port by the early morning of May 26, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 25 (ANI): Over 11.5 lakh people have been evacuated from vulnerable places in West Bengal on Tuesday in view of the impending cyclone Yaas, informed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): In view of the impending cyclone Yaas, 38 long-distance South-bound and Kolkata-bound passenger trains were cancelled from May 24 to 29, informed Railways Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Tuesday.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 25 (ANI): Two persons were electrocuted and at least 80 houses were damaged in Hooghly and North 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal due to strong winds and heavy rainfall on Tuesday at the onset of cyclone Yaas.
Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 25 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Adityanath Das on Tuesday visited Srikakulam district to review the arrangements made in view of the cyclone Yaas.
Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) [India], May 25 (ANI): The emergence of Cyclone Yaas has cast a shadow on the livelihood of fishermen in Digha in West Bengal.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 25 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas, including the need to make necessary arrangements for the safety of power plants and to ensure uninterrupted power supply to hospitals and hea