Cyclone Yaas to make landfall on Wednesday evening; PM Modi reviews preparedness

Cyclone ‘Yaas’ is expected to make landfall between Paradip and Sagar islands on Wednesday evening as a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ with wind speed of 155- 165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph, causing heavy rainfall in coastal districts of West Bengal and north Odisha.Releasing its observed and forecast track, the IMD on Sunday warned of storm surge of about 2-4m in costal areas of both the states.