The depression is formed over the Bay of Bengal at 16.5N 90.0E, 683 km south-southeast of Kolkata
Likely to become a Cyclonic Storm and later a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm by the 26th of May
As per IMD, Cyclone YAAS is expected to cross West Bengal and N Odisha coast by the 26th of May evening as a “Very Severe Cyclonic Storm” with a wind speed of 155- 165 kmph. gusting to 185 kmph
Once fully formed, Cyclone is likely to cross North Odisha- West Bengal between Paradip and Sagar island by the evening of 26th May
As of 23rd May, the Indian Air Force has airlifted 950NDRF personnel and 70 tonnes of cargo from various places such as Jamnagar, Varanasi, Patna, and Arakkonam to Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Port Blair in 15 Aircraft
IAF has kept one C-17, one IL-76, three C-130, four AN-32, and two Dornier transportation Aircraft on readiness for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
Indian Navy has also made essential preparedness to deal with any eventuality. Four Diving teams and Ten flood
Relief columns are ready at Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, and Chilika. Seven flood relief teams and two diving teams are also ready at different locations in Andaman & Nicobar islands