Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 27 (ANI): The impact of Cyclone Yaas on Odisha's electricity supply infrastructure was minimised significantly because of timely action by the state Energy Department, said an official.
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Indian Coast Guard personnel carry out rescue and relief works during landfall process of Cyclone Yaas in Odisha, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (PTI Photo)
BHUBANESWAR: Cyclonic storm Yaas that hit the north Odisha coasts on Wednesday has disrupted the power supply in Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj and partially in other coastal districts.
Though the energy department is yet to come out with the amount of loss to energy infrastructure, reports from the ground said damages to the power and telecom infrastructure are less than what has been anticipated initially. Cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack remained mostly unaffected.
However, there are reports of massive damage to power infrastructure in few pockets of Bhadrak, Balaore and Mayurbhanj districts.
Odisha CM urges people on coasts to shift to cyclone shelters
Odisha CM urges people on coasts to shift to cyclone shelters
Last Updated: Tue, May 25th, 2021, 20:00:32hrs
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Yaas is likely to have its most impact on Odisha making a landfall somewhere near Balasore on Bengal-Odisha border, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urged the residents of coastal regions to cooperate with local administration and shift to cyclone shelters.
Addressing the people of the state, the CM also asked them to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and to continue wearing masks. He described how cooperation from people will strengthen the government s efforts. Cyclones not a new phenomenon for Odisha, chief minister Naveen Patnaik said.
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