Indian Coast Guard jawans on Wednesday carried out rescue and aid operations after the cyclone Yass in Odisha. (PTI)
As Cyclone Yas knocked over northern Odisha at round 10.30 am on Wednesday, robust winds and heavy tides devastated many coastal cities and villages on either side of the Odisha-West Bengal border, flooding low-lying areas and uprooting timber. Went, and claimed at the least three. Lives – two in Odisha and one in West Bengal.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday carried out an aerial survey to evaluate the extent of harm within the state. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm weakened underneath a deep stress over southern Jharkhand and adjoining Odisha. IMD mentioned that it’s anticipated to maneuver northwestward and weaken steadily later at present.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutarares mentioned that the world physique is able to help the nation in aid efforts if it wants assist. “From South Asia, which is currently being affected by tropical cyclone Yass, our humanitarian colleagues told us that we have activated cyclone preparedness measures and food and other commodities,” mentioned spokesman Stephen Dujarik. “The storm reached the Indian state of Odisha yesterday, with millions of people evacuated by the government before the storm. UN agencies and our partners in India are ready to support response efforts to the request of state officials.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
