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Cyclone Yaas: Updates From Affected Regions In Odisha

Strong winds coupled with torrential rainfall in the wake of very severe cyclonic storm Yaas have wreaked havoc in several coastal and interior districts of Odisha. 

  • Thursday, 27 May 2021
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Covid Management Amid Cyclone Yaas - Odisha Health Director Shares Strategy

With the cyclonic storm Yaas approaching towards Odisha coast, State Health Director Bijay Mohapatra shared the preparations for management of Covid-19 crisis during and post the cyclone.

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  • Monday, 24 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi Directs Officers To Ensure Timely Evacuation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday directed all senior officers to work in close co-ordination with states to ensure the safe evacuation of people from high-risk areas in the wake of cyclone Yaas and instructed all concerned departments to ensure timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities.

  • Sunday, 23 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha Water Resources & Energy Depts On High Alert To Tackle Cyclonic Storm

With the low pressure on East central Bay of Bengal set to turn into a cyclonic storm tomorrow, the Odisha government has pulled all efforts in strengthening it's action plan to tackle the probable disaster. 

  • Sunday, 23 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Low Pressure Turns Well-Marked, NDRF Teams Dispatch Ordered

The Low Pressure over East-Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low pressure system, the Regional Meteorological Centre of the IMD informed on Sunday. 

  • Sunday, 23 May 2021
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Cyclone ‘Yaas’: Odisha Health Dept Issues Advisory For Management Of Covid Facilities

The Odisha Health department on Saturday issued a directive to the district Collectors for management of Covid-19 care facilities in view of impending cyclone ‘Yaas’

  • Saturday, 22 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Disaster Response Teams To Be Mobilised In Odisha Tomorrow

With the Regional Meteorological Centre of the IMD on Saturday confirming the formation of a low pressure over East-central Bay of Bengal, the Special Relief Commissioner of the State informed that the authorities of all government departments and various districts are executing their preparations on a war footing to tackle the possible cyclonic storm that may intensify from the low-pressure system by May 24.

  • Saturday, 22 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Centre Asks States To Make Covid Arrangements In View Of Approaching Cyclonic Storm

"The public health challenges already posed by the Covid-19 pandemic may be compounded due to the direct impact of the cyclone in terms of waterborne, vector-borne and airborne diseases that may arise in the community or in the displaced population in camps and temporary shelter settings."

  • Saturday, 22 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha Govt To Install 24-Hour Control Room, Tollfree Number, Rules Out Flood

Ahead of the formation of a low pressure in north Andaman Sea and its neighbouring East Central Bay of Bengal and possible intensification into a cyclone, Odisha government on Friday informed that it has initiated exhaustive disaster management exercise with arrangements at all level while also ruling out the chances of any flood-like situation in the State.

  • Friday, 21 May 2021
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Odisha Braces For Cyclone ‘Yaas’, Officials On Alert

Eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal are likely to face the brunt of the upcoming storm next week as the storm is expected to make landfall by May 26

  • Thursday, 20 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha SRC Orders All Depts To Remain Prepared With Machinery & Manpower

With a fresh low pressure brewing up in the north Andaman Sea which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 25, the Special Relief Commissioner on Thursday directed all the departments to remain ready to tackle the emergency with necessary manpower and machinery.

  • Thursday, 20 May 2021
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Cyclone Yaas: Odisha SRC Reviews Preparedness

In the wake of a low pressure area brewing over the Bay of Bengal that can intensify into a cyclone, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) of Odisha on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness with Collectors of coastal districts.

  • Wednesday, 19 May 2021
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Cyclone Fani: Odisha closes schools, colleges

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday ordered closure of all educational institutions in the state from May 2 in view of the cyclonic storm ‘Fani’, which is likely to hit the coast on May 3 afternoon. “All educational establishments should declare holidays from May 2 till further orders. All the examinations should be rescheduled,” said the […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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Cyclone Fani: Evacuation process underway in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A massive evacuation process was underway ahead of the landfall of cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ in Odisha coast, even as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday appealed people not to panic over the cyclone. About eight lakh people would be evacuated from low-lying coastal areas to safer places in the state. ‘Fani’ is likely to hit […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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Cyclone Fani Aftermath: Villagers of Brahmagiri block struggle to get basic amenities

Brahmagiri: The devastating cyclone Fani has left behind horrific trail of destruction in Odisha. Puri’s Brahmagiri block being the worst hit is now trying to rebuild itself from the ruins. Damaged houses, scattered debris and roofs, water soaked ration is all that is left with the residents of Rebananuagan, Talamala and Aliaput villages under Brahmagiri […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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