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IN PICS: Thousands Evacuated In Odisha & Bengal, Rescue Teams Alerted As Cyclone Yaas Inches Closer

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Cyclonic storm Yaas is expected to make landfall near Balasore in north Odisha with a speed of 155 kmph to 165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph on Wednesday May 26. (Image: PTI)
Cyclonic storm Yaas is expected to make landfall near Balasore in north Odisha with a speed of 155 kmph to 165 kmph, gusting to 185 kmph on Wednesday May 26. (Image: PTI)
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NASA: Satellite image provided by NASA shows Cyclone Yaas approaching Indias eastern coast. Yaas is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and could pack sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers per hour (102 miles per hour), the India Meteorological Department said. It said the storm was forecast to hit the eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha, just days after a powerful storm battered the countrys western coast and killed at least 140 people. (Image: PTI)
NASA: Satellite image provided by NASA shows Cyclone Yaas approaching Indias eastern coast. Yaas is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and could pack sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers per hour (102 miles per hour), the India Meteorological Department said. It said the storm was forecast to hit the eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha, just days after a powerful storm battered the countrys western coast and killed at least 140 people. (Image: PTI)
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Bhubaneswar: IMD Bhubaneswar (Odisha) on Tuesday reportedly said that Red alert -extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore for today and tomorrow. Orange alert- heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Cuttack, Khorda and Puri today. We are expecting wind speeds of 150-160 kmph gusting 180kmph over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore tomorrow as landfall is expected by noon. We have issued the highest danger warning for Dhamra and Paradip ports
Bhubaneswar: IMD Bhubaneswar (Odisha) on Tuesday reportedly said that Red alert -extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore for today and tomorrow. Orange alert- heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Cuttack, Khorda and Puri today. We are expecting wind speeds of 150-160 kmph gusting 180kmph over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore tomorrow as landfall is expected by noon. We have issued the highest danger warning for Dhamra and Paradip ports
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East Midnapore: Police personnel patrol along a coastal area ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. The state governments are already on alert with the Indian Coast Guard mobilizing the forces and urging the people to not venture out in the sea. (Image: PTI)
East Midnapore: Police personnel patrol along a coastal area ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. The state governments are already on alert with the Indian Coast Guard mobilizing the forces and urging the people to not venture out in the sea. (Image: PTI)
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Bhubaneswar: Vehicles ply during rain triggered by Cyclone Yaas. (Image: PTI)
Bhubaneswar: Vehicles ply during rain triggered by Cyclone Yaas. (Image: PTI)
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East Midnapore: Locals ride bicycles on a cloudy day, ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. (Image: PTI)
East Midnapore: Locals ride bicycles on a cloudy day, ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. (Image: PTI)
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East Midnapore: Villagers, residing along the coastal areas, have food inside a cyclone centre after they were evacuated ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall, at Digha in East Midnapore district. (Image: PTI)
East Midnapore: Villagers, residing along the coastal areas, have food inside a cyclone centre after they were evacuated ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall, at Digha in East Midnapore district. (Image: PTI)
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East Midnapore: Fishing boats anchored on elevated ground in anticipation of rough sea in the Bay of Bengal, ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. (Image: PTI)
East Midnapore: Fishing boats anchored on elevated ground in anticipation of rough sea in the Bay of Bengal, ahead of Cyclone Yaas landfall. (Image: PTI)

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