AP CM YS Jagan Discusses Cyclone Yaas Preparation With Amit Shah May 24, 2021, 13:17 IST
AMARAVATI/NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a video conference with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha West Bengal and the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to review the states preparedness ahead of the upcoming Cyclone Yaas.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy participated in this virtual meeting from the CM Camp Office here. The measures to be taken in view of Cyclone Yaas affecting the respective states were discussed.
CM YS Jagan said there was a possibility of a slight impact on Northern AP and the coastal areas, considering the cyclones movements on the state. He also explained that the government machinery was vigilant and was moving forward while assessing the situation. The evacuation process of people in vulnerable areas has commenced in Srikakulam district, bordering Odisha. Helplines have been set up
In case of sessions exclusively organised with online slots, towards the end of the day, some doses may still be left unutilised in case the online appointee beneficiaries did not turn up on the day of vaccination due to any reason, a statement issued by the Union Health Ministry said.
Evacuation has become more challenging this time on three counts – Yaas is predicted to cross the coast with up to 180 km wind speed, the COVID-19 situation in villages is worse compared to that of last year, and May 26, being a full moon day, could magnify the impact of sea surge.
Cyclone Yaas: All agencies on high alert, fishing boats recalled, passenger trains cancelled
Cyclone Yaas: All agencies on high alert, fishing boats recalled, passenger trains cancelled
All agencies have been put on high alert, fishing boats have been recalled to shore and passengers trains scheduled for Tuesday onwards have been cancelled in view of the approaching Cyclone Yaas, a group of Union ministers was told on Monday.
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Dark clouds over Hooghly river in Kolkata ahead of Cyclone Yaas | PTI image
All government and industry stakeholders are on high alert and ready to work closely to tackle the relief and rescue work in view of the Cyclone Yaas approaching India’s eastern sea shore, a group of Union ministers were told on Monday.
Without the necessary WHO endorsement, the Indian vaccine’s recipients may not be considered for air travel abroad. A Ministry of External Affairs source also informed that a separate process to get endorsement from the European Union “may take longer” but that is also on the cards. Children are at limited risk for severe COVID-19 though they will continue to be susceptible to the infection as well be transmitters, say the latest guidelines from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, a 32,000 member association of paediatricians in India.