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IMD Issues Red-Coded Warning As Cyclone Yaas Turns Into Very Severe

The India Meterological Department has warned that cyclone 'Yaas' has turned into 'very severe storm' on May 25 and issued a red-coded warning to the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Reportedly, more than 12 lakh people have been shifted from the coasts to storm shelters in Jharkhand, Odisha and Bengal till now. The IMD informed that the cyclone can gain a speed of 185 kmph during landfall.

Wed, 26 May 2021 - 09:45 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: IMD, Yaas Cyclone, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Storm Shelters

Courtesy: NDTV