Odisha on alert as Cyclone Yaas approaches

Odisha has deployed 22 NDRF teams, 66 ODRAF teams, and 177 fire service teams for rescue operations in areas likely to be affected by Cyclone Yaas. Seven teams for Balasore, 4 for Bhadrak, 3 for Kendrapada, 2 for Jajpur, one for Jagatsinghpur and one for Mayurbhanj. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reviewed cyclone preparedness on Saturday. Yaas is likely to hit north Odisha coast on Wednesday.