The very severe cyclonic storm Yaas has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm as of 1.40 p.m. on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department said on Twitter. Here are the latest updates:2.50 pmOne crore affected in West Bengal, says CMAt least one crore people have been affected by Cyclone Yaas in West Bengal, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. 2.40 pmYaas weakens to severe cyclonic stormThe very severe cyclonic storm Yaas has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm as of 1.40 p.m. on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department said on Twitter. 9.05 amLandfall commences, says IMDThe IMD said that the landfall process of very severe cyclonic storm Yaas has commenced at 9 a.m. VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM YAAS CENTRED ABOUT 50 KM SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF BALASORE.LANDFALL PROCESS HAS COMMENCED AROUND 0900 HRS IST.

Source: The Hindu May 26, 2021 02:20 UTC