Recently, after the cyclone storm that hit the Arabian Sea, now the concern of the coastal states has increased due to the Yas storm being formed in the Bay of Bengal. In view of this, all the precautionary steps are also being taken. Necessary equipment, including the NDRF team, is being delivered to coastal states in time. According to the Meteorological Department, the Yas storm is threatening five states including West Bengal. Let us tell you that the one-week-long attack also caused significant damage in the five states of South-West India. The meteorological department says that Yas storms can cause strong winds at speeds of 155-165 kmph. Its greatest impact will be seen in West Bengal and Odisha.
According to the Meteorological Department, the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has now turned into a pressure zone. The Meteorological Department of Odisha has said that there is a possibility of a further increase in the north-northwest of the pressurized area and a cyclonic storm by the morning of 24 May and a severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours. It will continue to move north-northwest and will also strengthen. It is expected to reach the coast of West Bengal and Odisha by the morning of 26 May. It is expected to cross Paradip on 26 May. In view of the preparations to deal with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has held a high-level meeting and reviewed the situation.
In view of this storm, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andaman and Nicobar have high alert. Due to this, there is a possibility of heavy rains in many areas of the east coast of Andaman and Nicobar. After this, there is a possibility of increasing the danger here. The Center and the states have tightened up in view of the Yas storm. About 66 teams of ODRF have been deployed in Odisha with 22 teams of NDRF, 177 teams of fire brigade. At the same time, the Navy, Air Force and the Army have been placed on high alert in view of the threat of Yas storm on the coastal areas of West Bengal. Apart from this, besides the Coastguard, Disaster Relief Team, Lifebuoy and Life Jacket, a team of doctors have also been placed on standby. Fishermen have been instructed not to venture into the sea in the coastal states, especially in West Bengal and Odisha. They have also been asked to stay away from the coast.