Cyclone Yaas to land fall in this district: IMD warns very severe cyclonic storm

Bhadrak: Cyclone Yaas has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm’ and is all set to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday, “It is very likely to cross north Odisha-West Bengal coasts between Paradip and Sagar Island close to north of Dhamra and south of Balasore, during noon of Wednesday, the 26th May as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. “

Lakhs of people in West Bengal and Odisha were evacuated from vulnerable areas and shifted to safe shelters. By Tuesday night, more than 3 lakh people were taken to safety in Odisha.

As the country braces for Cyclone Yaas, here are 5 steps you can take to ensure your safety:

Switch off all electric main points and disconnect the cooking gas supply.
Keep all doors and windows shut. If your house is dilapidated or unsafe to withstand the cyclone, leave before its onset.
Do not enter rundown buildings or structures. Remain indoors during the cyclone.
Keep a small first-aid kit ready in advance and keep it close to you.
Keep a list of all emergency phone numbers and helplines handy. Only rely on news updates from official sources, do not spread fake news or rumours.