As Cyclone Yaas wreaks havoc on Odisha and parts of Bengal, NDRF, Army and other state machineries are carrying out rescue operations to restore communication and provide assistance to villagers, who have lost their homes. Read the story to understand the impact Cyclone Yaas left on the two states.
In Pics: Cyclone Yaas crossing Odisha border, to reach Jharkhand tomorrow morning, says IMD - The cyclone estimated 120-140 Km per hour wind speed made landfall around 9 am on Wednesday between Dhamra and Balasore in Odisha.
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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.