Yaas

Overview

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas formed in the Bay of Bengal on 23 May 2021 and crossed the Odisha coast north of Dhamra, about 50 km south of Balasore, on the morning of 26 May with winds of 130-140 km/h. Sea flooding and heavy rain hit low-lying coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal, and the storm caused 20 deaths.

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Affected Areas