Preventive measures minimise damages to power infra in Odisha during Cyclone Yass: Energy Dept 

Bhubaneswar, May 26: The impact of Cyclone ‘Yaas’ on the electricity supply infrastructure was minimised significantly because of timely action, said Energy Department Prinicipal Secretary Nikunja Bihari Dhal. “The Department had been planning in advance for a possible summer cyclone in the month of May. The damages to Low Tension (LT) network could be minimised […]

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Cyclone Yass to make landfall in Odisha’s Dhamra in Balasore district

Bhubaneawar, May 25: Named by Oman, Cyclone Yaas is very likely to make landfall around Dhamra in Balasore district on Wednesday morning, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena on Tuesday. “Cyclone Yaas likely to landfall tomorrow morning around Dhamra (few km north). We have alerted Collectors of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts to […]

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PM Modi reviews preparedness & planning to tackle Cyclone ‘Yaas’

Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a high level meeting to review the preparedness of States and concerned Central Ministries and agencies to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone ‘Yaas’. India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that Cyclone ‘Yaas’ is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by […]

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