PM Modi reviews preparedness to tackle cyclone Yaas

PM Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting to take stock of the preparations against the approaching Cyclone Yaas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities as he chaired a high-level meeting against the approaching of Cyclone Yaas that is expected to affect West Bengal and Odisha. Home Minister Amit Shah, other ministers and senior officials attended the meeting. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the cyclone is expected to cross West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by May 26 evening with the wind speed ranging 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph.