More than ten coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal have been severely affected by the Yaas storm. Yaas, a cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal, intensified into a hurricane and crossed the coast 20 km south of Balasore in Odisha.
The Storm was blowing at speeds of 130 to 140 kilometres per hour as it crossed the coast. The Meteorological Office has warned of heavy rains in Jharkhand today and tomorrow.
As the Storm crossed the coast, it rained with strong winds in the coastal districts of Odisha. The sea was also seen with turbulence. In a few places, seawater drove into the city.
The power was cut off due to strong winds, trees and power poles tilted. Cars parked on the roads, various items were broken and damaged. The roof of the petrol station was blown away by the Storm. The National Disaster Rescue Force was called in shortly after the Storm passed.