They are equipped to evacuate the stranded, offer medical treatment, clear roads, cut trees and distribute material as required by the local district administration
Cyclone Yass: West Bengal CM stays overnight at state secretariat to monitor ground situation ANI | Updated: May 26, 2021 10:02 IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 26 (ANI): Ahead of the predicted landfall of the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas on the north Odisha-West Bengal coast on Wednesday aftenoon, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spent the night in state secretariat, Nabanna reviewing preparations and monitoring the situation on ground.
The state government has set up a round-the-clock control room in the secretariat annexe to monitor the situation.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the landfall process of the very severe cyclonic storm Yaas would commence within a couple of hours to cross North Odisha coast to the north Dhamra and south of Balasore.
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Naval diving teams, Army columns working with local administration
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A storm like weather conditions near Howrah bridge due to the formation of cyclone Yaas, in Howrah, Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
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Naval diving teams, Army columns working with local administration
With severe cyclone Yaas set to make landfall on the Eastern coast on May 26, the Army and Navy deployed relief and diving teams in West Bengal in coordination with the local administration. In addition, the Navy and Coast Guard have also kept ships and aircraft on standby.
As part of the preparations in West Bengal, the Navy said two Navy diving teams and five Flood Relief Teams (FRT), comprising specialised Navy personnel with associated equipment and inflatable boats, have been deployed to the State.
Cyclone Yaas: Two electrocuted to death in WB
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26 May 2021, 03:27 GMT+10
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.
Briefing the mediapersons at state secretariat Nabanna , West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, In view of Cyclone Yaas, 11.5 lakh people have been evacuated. In the impact of the strong winds, 40 houses were damaged in Halisahar with 4-5 people sustained injuries. 40 houses were damaged in Chuchura. Unfortunately, two people have died due to lightning in Pandua. Several houses and electricity poles were damaged and trees uprooted in Naihati and Halisahar of North 24 Paragans district due to the strong winds that hit the region earlier on Tuesday evening. Local police personnel were present at the site.
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.