Odisha Fights Yass

PM conducts aerial survey of cyclone-hit Odisha, announces Rs 500 crore aid

May 28, 2021May 29, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 500 crore for Odisha for immediate relief activities being undertaken for people affected by the Cyclone Yass recently, said an official release. The Prime Minister also announced Rs 500 crores for West Bengal and Jharkhand, which will be released on the […]

Odisha CM asks authorities to assess Cyclone Yaas-triggered damages within a week

May 27, 2021May 28, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar, May 27: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday reviewed the post Cyclone Yaas reconstruction and restoration work and directed officials to assess and report on house damage in affected districts within seven days. The Chief Minister said that all the focus now should be on relief, reconstruction and restoration. He advised that all repair […]

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

May 26, 2021May 28, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

Cyclone Yaas crosses Odisha coast; rainfall to continue

May 26, 2021May 28, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar, May 26: The ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ Yaas, which made landfall in Odisha on Wednesday morning, crossed north Odisha coast about 20 km south of Balasore during 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM with an estimated wind speed of 130-140 kmph, gusting to 150 kmph, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). “Very severe cyclonic storm […]