In view of the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas predicted to make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal border on the eastern coast of the country, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the people living in the coastal regions to cooperate with the local administration and shift to cyclone shelters. Addressing the people of the state on Monday, the Chief Minister also asked them to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and wear two masks. At a time when we are fighting with the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Yaas is another challenge that we have to face. Last year in May, we had faced cyclone Amphan along with COVID-19 and with help of the people, it was well managed. This time, too, we will all work in tandem to combat the calamity and the pandemic, Patnaik said.
Cyclone Yaas 2021: IMD Issues Red Alert In 4 Districts In Odisha May 25, 2021, 15:30 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for extremely heavy rains in several districts of Odisha ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. A red alert was issued and Dhamra and Paradip ports have the highest danger warning, said IMD Bhubaneswar.
IMD issued an orange alert for Tuesday in Mayurbhanj, Jaipur, Cuttack, Khorda and Puri as the weather department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Wind speeds of 150-160 kmph gusting 180kmph are expected as Cyclone Yaas, which is brewing in the Bay of Bengal, may make landfall by the afternoon on Wednesday, IMD said.
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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