Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above Cyclone Yaas to cause heavy distruction in 4 districts of State Odisha as Kendrapara, Jagatisnghpur, Bhadrak and Balasore.
However, the Odisha government braces to tackle the impact of impending Cyclone ‘Yaas’ which is threatening to cause large scale destruction in the coastal belt of the State during landfall on May 26 morning.
As per the prediction made by the weather department, the government has started preparation by expediting evacuation of people residing in vulnerable areas, mostly in the high risk districts.
“We have started preparation accordingly after the Meteorological department predicted the cyclone will hit the coast anywhere near Bhitarkanika, Dhamra and Chandbali,” Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena said.
Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore, Bhadrak have been kept on high risk zone while Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts have been put on alert, he added.
Moreover, some parts of Sundergarh district like Lahunipada, Banai and some areas of Dhenkanal (Kankadahada, Bhuban and Kamakhyanagar) have been alerted. Pallahara and Kaniha of Angul district are also likely to get affected partially. Collectors of these three districts have been directed to remain alert, Jena added.
Rainfall of around 50 mm has been recorded from across 30 districts since last night under the influence of the approaching cyclonic system. Jagatsinghpur registered the maximum downpour during the period, said the SRC.
