Odisha authorities evacuates over 2 lakh people from coastal towns amid Cyclone Yaas

The Odisha government has shifted 2,10,621 people to different shelters in 15 districts amidst heavy rain under the influence of very severe cyclone, Yaas, by Tuesday afternoon.

In Balasore district, 74,132 people were in different cyclone shelters and other



additional buildings while Bhadrak district the administration evacuated 73,103 people by 4 p.m. The evacuation would continue till late night.

Dry foods have been pre-positioned in shelters and three government officers would remain in charge of each shelter.