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Cyclone Yaas: Cabinet Secy stresses for timely measures for zero loss
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New Delhi, May 22 : With cyclonic storm Yaas expected to reach West Bengal and adjoining northern Odisha coasts by May 26 evening, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has emphasised that all measures should be taken in a timely manner to minimise loss of lives and destruction of property.
Reviewing the preparedness of central and state agencies during the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting, Gauba further emphasised on the early evacuation of people from the areas likely to be affected by the cyclone along with ensuring the return of all boats and vessels to the shores, so that there is zero loss of life.
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A police person announces cyclone related warnings at a beach in Puri, Saturday. Cyclone Yaas is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the Odisha and the West Bengal coasts on May 26.
With cyclonic storm Yaas expected to reach West Bengal and adjoining northern Odisha coasts by May 26 evening, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has emphasised that all measures should be taken in a timely manner to minimise loss of lives and destruction of property.
Reviewing the preparedness of central and state agencies during the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting, Gauba further emphasised on the early evacuation of people from the areas likely to be affected by the cyclone along with ensuring the return of all boats and vessels to the shores, so that there is zero loss of life.
NCMC chaired meeting ahead of cyclone Yaas
ANI
22 May 2021, 23:56 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of Central and State Ministries/Agencies to deal with the predicted cyclonic storm Yaas in the Bay of Bengal.
Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra briefed the committee about the latest status of cyclone Yaas , which is expected to reach West Bengal and the adjoining northern coasts of Odisha by the evening of May 26, with wind speeds ranging from 155 to 165 km per hour, accompanied by heavy rainfall and storm surges in the coastal districts of these states.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of Central and State Ministries/Agencies to deal with the predicted cyclonic storm 'Yaas' in the Bay of Bengal.