Cyclone ‘Yaas’ may hit Bengal and Odisha

Kolkata: As West Bengal is the worst sufferer state of COVID-19, a cyclonic storm ‘Yaas’ is likely to hit West Bengal by May 26. The IMD (Indian Metrological Department) has already informed that cyclone ‘Yass’ may hit West Bengal and Odisha coast.

Last year West Bengal has been victimized by cyclone ‘Amphan’. It has caused a great disaster. Because of this the West Bengal government and center government have started preparing for the new cyclone. Regarding the cyclone, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had held a meeting with senior state officials and officials of the disaster management authority.

The Indian coastal Guard, as part of the pre-emptive measures, placed ships and aircraft, which on the East coast relayed weather warning to mariners and fishermen at sea. As a precaution state has also provided the control room phone numbers: 1070 and 033-22143526. 

The DJ of Mausam Bhavan Mrittunjay Mahapatra said, ‘Yaas’ can also reach above 155-165km per hour. 

The Alipore Weather Department informed that it will start raining in the state next Tuesday. On may 25, speed of cyclone ‘Yaas’ could reach above 100km per hour in Kolkata. Cyclone ‘yaas’ is also coming towards Bangladesh. 

Already India has been victimised of cyclone ‘Tauktae’, this year. The new cyclonic storm ‘Yaas’ can be a cause of huge disaster.  

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News source: Republic world

Update by Sharaya Paul