Air Force deploys 25 helicopters, fearing heavy damage from Yaas cyclone- Lake cyclone Yas has been warned by the Indian Meteorological Department that the cyclone can make its impact across Jharkhand and Bihar crossing the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha. There is a need to stop fishing and shipping in such a situation, while the Meteorological Department says that the public should ignore the rumours and trust their information.
An alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is now becoming serious. Gradually, it is taking the form of a cyclonic cyclone (Cyclone Yaas). This cyclone has been named ‘Yas’ and it will cross West Bengal and Odisha coasts (West Bengal and Odisha) on 26 May.
On the evening of 26 May, the ‘Yas’ cyclone is forecast to cross the North Odisha and West Bengal coastal areas. When this cyclone hits Indian coastal locations, the wind speed can be 155 to 165 km / h. Along with this, there will be heavy rains, especially in the coastal areas of North Odisha and West Bengal. The sea area will be disturbed on 26 May. The Indian Meteorological Department has said that shipping or fishing operations should be stopped during this period. Ports and industry need to be regulated.
‘Yas’ can harm
The Meteorological Department has warned that structural damage may occur due to strong wind. Light and weak houses, telephone or electric poles and tree plants may suffer damage. There is also a possibility of a wave in the oceans. A wave of 2 to 3 meters high can rise in Balasore and Bhadrak in Odisha and a wave of 3 to 4 meters high is expected in the coastal areas of West Bengal.
The effect will be seen in these states
This cyclone will have the highest impact in Odisha and West Bengal. After this, Cyclone Yas will move towards Jharkhand. Wind speeds in the southeastern districts of Jharkhand can range from 60 to 70 km per hour. It is also expected to rain heavily here. Apart from this, the effect of the cyclone will also be seen in Bihar. It is also expected to rain in the southern part of Bihar. Wind speed is expected to reach 100 to 120 km per hour in interior Odisha by midnight on May 26 and when it reaches Jharkhand on the morning of May 27, the wind speed can be as high as 50 to 60 km per hour. The Indian Meteorological Department has appealed to the general public to listen to their information carefully and not rely on misleading facts. The IMD has also appealed that the public should cooperate in the steps that are being taken at the government level. If someone is living in unsafe places, then they should go to safe places in time.
