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Cyclone Yaas: Cabinet Secretary stresses for timely measures for zero loss

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By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Monday, May 24, 2021, 8:45 [IST]

New Delhi, May 24: With cyclonic storm 'Yaas' expected to reach West Bengal and adjoining northern Odisha coasts by May 26 evening, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has emphasised that all measures should be taken in a timely manner to minimise loss of lives and destruction of property.

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8:38 AM, 24 May

It would continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach north Bay of Bengal near West Bengal and the adjoining north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts by the morning of May 26, it said.

8:38 AM, 24 May

“The low pressure area is very likely to concentrate into a depression over east central Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, the 23rd May morning. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by 24th May and further into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours,” the IMD said.

8:38 AM, 24 May

While a low pressure area is the first stage of formation of a cyclone, it is not necessary that all low pressure areas will intensify into cyclonic storms.

9:38 PM, 23 May

"The Indian Navy, fresh from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and rescue operations on the western coast, has moved 10 HADR pallets to Bhubaneswar and Kolkata, while five HADR pallets are ready at Port Blair," the ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

9:27 PM, 23 May

The cyclone in the Bay of Bengal is expected to hit the coastal regions of West Bengal and Odisha on Monday morning, a week after cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian Sea devastated the coastal areas of Gujarat.

9:21 PM, 23 May

The tri-services and the Indian Coast Guard have taken several steps to mitigate the impact of cyclone Yaas that is expected to hit the eastern coast of India on Monday

7:44 PM, 23 May

The state governments as well as the Centre are preparing for the cyclone that will bring winds with a speed ranging 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph.

7:25 PM, 23 May

He said those engaged in evacuation work must realise as well as make people understand that the choice is between temporary discomfort and death.

6:39 PM, 23 May

As West Bengal and Odisha brace for another severe cyclone after the Amphan havoc last year, NDRF chief S N Pradhan has urged authorities in the two states to adopt an over-preparing approach for the impending natural disaster, and carry out evacuation even in the least vulnerable places. He said those engaged in evacuation work must realise as well as make people understand that the choice is between temporary discomfort and death.

6:01 PM, 23 May

It will intensify into a very cyclonic storm & will cross the coast of north Odisha & West Bengal between Paradeep and Sagar Island with wind speed gusting to 185 Kmph. It is highly damaging wind speed, you can compare the damage with last Cyclone Tauktae & Cyclone Amphan: IMD

6:01 PM, 23 May

Low pressure area on east-central Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a depression today & it is located about 700 km away from Balasore and Digha. It is expected to move north & northwestwards & intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 24 morning: Mrutyunjay Mohapatra DGM, IMD

6:00 PM, 23 May

Eastern Railway cancels 25 trains between 24th May & 29th May, due to Cyclone Yaas

3:31 PM, 23 May

PM directed officials that advisories and instructions on do’s and dont’s during the cyclone be made available in easy to understand and local language to citizens of the affected districts: PMO

3:30 PM, 23 May

IMD has put Cyclone Yaas under very severe cyclone category. NDRF has committed a total of 75 teams for the rescue operation. Out of 75 teams, 59 will be deployed on ground and 16 will be placed on standby: SN Pradhan, DG, NDRF

1:41 PM, 23 May

PM Narendra Modi attends meeting with senior govt officials & reps from National Disaster Management Authority, Secretaries from Telecom, Power, Civil aviation, Earth Sciences Ministries reviewing preparations against approaching Cyclone Yaas

PM Narendra Modi attends meeting with senior govt officials & reps from National Disaster Management Authority, Secretaries from Telecom, Power, Civil aviation, Earth Sciences Ministries reviewing preparations against approaching #CycloneYaas

Union HM Amit Shah was also present pic.twitter.com/612KZ6mr0y
— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2021

1:36 PM, 23 May

COVID19 | More than 1.90 crore COVID Vaccine doses (1,90,20,313) are still available with the States/UTs to be administered. 40,650 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days: Govt of India

1:36 PM, 23 May

COVID19 | More than 21.80 crore vaccine doses (21,80,51,890) provided to States/UTs sor far. Of this, the total consumption, calculated based on average up to 22nd May, including wastages is 19,90,31,577doses (as per data available at 8 AM today): Govt of India

1:36 PM, 23 May

COVID19 | With more than 21.23 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, highest tests conducted in a single day. The daily positivity rate has declined to 11.34%: Govt of India

1:35 PM, 23 May

Delhi Police launches 'Corona Rakshak' initiative to inspire citizens to wear mask & follow all COVID norms "We are giving flowers to those who are flouting COVID norms in hope that they would follow the norms in future," say police

1:35 PM, 23 May

Telangana Police check vehicles & travelers' e-passes at Ramapuram, border village of Suryapet district, as only valid e-pass holders & essential services staff are allowed to travel in State.

1:35 PM, 23 May

18 NDRF teams pre-positioned at Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur and Mayurbhanj and 4 teams on standby in Odisha: DG NDRF Satya Pradhan

9:35 AM, 23 May

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over Narnaul, Bawal, Fatehabad (Haryana), Kotputly, Khairthal, Rajgarh (Rajasthan), and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

9:35 AM, 23 May

PM Modi to hold a meeting with senior govt officials & reps from National Disaster Management Authority, Secretaries from Telecom, Power, Civil aviation, Earth Sciences Ministries to review preparations against approaching Cyclone Yaas today. HM & other ministers will also join.

9:35 AM, 23 May

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over Rewari, Bhiwadi, Manesar (Haryana), and adjoining areas during the next 2 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD)

9:34 AM, 23 May

State Government has prepared 66 ODRAF, 22 NDRF & 177 Fire service teams for deployment in cyclone-affected areas. Necessary arrangements have also been made to ensure electricity & water supply: CMO Odisha

9:34 AM, 23 May

DMs & SPs instructed to ensure the evacuation of vulnerable people to safety. CM Naveen Patnaik has directed to ensure the supply of Oxygen to hospitals within & outside the State during this difficult time: CMO Odisha

11:43 PM, 22 May

Barge P305 located at the seabed after a systematic search by INS Makar employing advanced side-scan sonar. Search efforts for remaining crews of P305 & Tug Varaprada continue: Defence PRO

10:48 PM, 22 May

Two columns & Two Engineer Task Forces in Odisha and Eight Columns & One Engineer Task Force in West Bengal are ready and on standby for Rescue & Relief Operations: Indian Army

10:31 PM, 22 May

The Indian Navy said eight flood relief teams and four diving teams are positioned at Odisha and West Bengal to augment the existing resources. It said four naval ships have been put on standby with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief materials and medical team.

10:08 PM, 22 May

It'd continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further & reach North Bay of Bengal near WB & adjoining north Odisha & Bangladesh coasts around 26th May morning. Very likely to cross West Bengal & adjoining north Odisha & Bangladesh coasts around evening of 26th May: IMD

12:27 AM, 15 May

The depression formed over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea would turn into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours and reach near the Gujarat coast on the morning of May 18.

12:27 AM, 15 May

This cyclonic activity would bring rain or thunderstorm in the coastal belt between May 16 and 18, with some of the places in the region receiving heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday.

12:27 AM, 15 May

In view of this prediction, all ports in Gujarat have been asked to hoist a signal to warn fishermen against venturing into the sea.

12:27 AM, 15 May

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Cyclone Tauktae, once it is formed, is likely to intensify into a "very severe cyclonic storm" on May 17 with wind speed of 150 to 160 kmph.

12:28 AM, 15 May

As per the latest weather bulletin, the depression was centred over Lakshadweep about 1,120 km south southeast of Veraval (Gujarat) and was likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours.

12:28 AM, 15 May

"Tauktae is likely to move north north-eastwards initially for some more time and then move north-north westwards and reach near Gujarat coast by May 18 morning," the IMD release said.

7:54 AM, 15 May

The Mumbai civic body on Friday said it was taking various precautionary measures in view of the IMD's warning that cyclone Tauktae is likely to pass close to the city during the weekend.

7:54 AM, 15 May

The depression formed over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea would turn into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours and reach near the Gujarat coast on the morning of May 18, officials said on Friday. This cyclonic activity would bring rain or thunderstorm in the coastal belt between May 16 and 18, with some of the places in the region receiving heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, they said.

8:10 AM, 15 May

All ports in Gujarat have been asked to hoist a signal to warn fishermen against venturing into the sea. 'As of now, there is no prediction whether it will make a landfall on the Gujarat coast, and a clear picture would emerge only by tomorrow,' said Manorama Mohanty, assistant director of the Meteorological Centre in Ahmedabad.

8:12 AM, 15 May

Kerala: Red alert issued in Thiruvananthapuram district for today.

#WATCH | Kerala: Red alert issued in Thiruvananthapuram district for today. Rough sea conditions witnessed. Roads near Shangumugham partially washed away due to coastal erosion. pic.twitter.com/c15Sq6mtR5
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2021

8:17 AM, 15 May

Taking no chances, the Gujarat government has already alerted the collectors of all the coastal districts to take necessary steps for the safety of people.

8:17 AM, 15 May

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Cyclone Tauktae, once it is formed, is likely to intensify into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' on May 17 with wind speed of 150 to 160 kmph.

8:17 AM, 15 May

Cyclone Tauktae has intensified into a cyclonic storm."Deep Depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae” (pronounced as Tau’Te) over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast & eastcentral Arabian Sea: Cyclone watch for south Gujarat & Diu coasts," IMD said. In a tweet.

8:48 AM, 15 May

The national disaster response force (NDRF) is on standby. NDRF director general S N Pradhan told agencies that 24 teams are pre-deployed and 29 teams are on standby ready for Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

9:17 AM, 15 May

The low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshwadeep has intensified into a deep depression, said the Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday.

9:50 AM, 15 May

Kerala: Heavy rain continues in several parts of the state, visuals from Malappuram district.

Kerala: Heavy rain continues in several parts of the state, visuals from Malappuram district. Red Alert today in the district. pic.twitter.com/wPdEYL70ek
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2021

10:10 AM, 15 May

PM Narendra Modi to hold an important meeting today to review preparations against the upcoming Cyclone Tauktae. Top officers across the government and NDMA to participate.

10:12 AM, 15 May

Cyclonic storm Tauktae may intensify on 12 hours.

10:13 AM, 15 May

Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae” (pronounced as Tau’Te) over eastcentral and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea

10:42 AM, 15 May

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to Congress workers to provide all possible assistance to all those in need in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae.

10:42 AM, 15 May

A yellow alert signifying heavy rain in isolated places has been issued for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts for Sunday. Light to moderate rain is very likely for Thane, Mumbai and Palghar, the IMD said.

11:28 AM, 15 May

Visuals from Bhubaneswar Airport.

Odisha: 5 NDRF team from 3rd battalion Munduli, Bhubaneswar proceeding to Gujarat for any emergency relief works in wake of Cyclone Tauktae. Visuals from Bhubaneswar Airport. pic.twitter.com/bcSOv8WsFn
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2021

11:59 AM, 15 May

Around 100 lifeguards are placed at various beaches for emergency rescue etc. Firs brigade teams are also on stand-by. Bandra Worli sea link will be closed for traffic today and tomorrow: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar

12:06 PM, 15 May

As cyclone Tauktae furthers closer into the Indian West Coast, the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Saturday issued an 'orange bulletin' for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, predicting a severe flood situation in the two states.

12:39 PM, 15 May

IMD's Nowcast for next three hours says that thunderstorm with moderate rainfall & gusty winds speed reaching 40kmph is likely at one or two places in in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur & Kasaragode districts in Kerala and over Lakshadweep area.

12:44 PM, 15 May

The after effects of the deep depression formed over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea that intensified into a cyclonic storm Tauktae over the archipelago and adjoining southeast east central Arabian Sea moving northwards during the past six hours, has caused huge damage to the coastal areas in Kerala.

1:03 PM, 15 May

The Deep Depression overLakshadweep area and adjoining southeast &eastcentral Arabian Sea moved north-northeastwards with a speed of 11 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 14th May, 2021 over Lakshadweep area and adjoining southeast &eastcentral Arabian Sea near latitude 11.6°N and longitude 72.6°E, about 55 km north-northwest of Amini Divi, 290 km west-southwest of Kannur (Kerala), 1060 km south-southeast of Veraval (Gujarat). It is very likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours and is very likely to intensify further during the subsequent 24 hours. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and reach near Gujarat coast by 18th May morning.

1:14 PM, 15 May

Lakshadweep Islands: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places with extremely heavy falls (≥ 20 cm) at isolated places very likely on 14th May, heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places on 15th May and heavy falls at isolated places on 16th May.

1:19 PM, 15 May

Kerala: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and extremely heavy falls (≥ 20 cm) at isolated places on 14th, heavy to very heavy falls at a few places 15th and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places on 16th& 17th May.

1:19 PM, 15 May

Tamil Nadu (Ghat districts): Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy falls & extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely on 14th and heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places on 15th May.