At a time when the states along the western coast are still estimating the destruction caused by the Cyclone Tauktae, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that another cyclonic storm is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to affect the states of West Bengal and Odisha.

“A low pressure area is very likely to form over North Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central bob around 22nd may, 2021. It is very likely to intensify gradually into a cyclonic storm during subsequent 72 hours. It is very likely to move northwestwards and reach Odisha – West Bengal coasts around 26th May evening,” a statement issued by IMD’s Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre-Tropical Cyclones (RSMC) has stated today.

Weather experts have stated that the upcoming destruction caused by Cyclone Yaas could be comparable to the last year’s Cyclone Amphan, which wreaked havoc in the Odisha as well as West Bengal.

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The cyclone is likely to move towards Bangladesh coast after its landfall on the Indian coastline on May 26.

The fishermen on the eastern coast have been advised no to venture into the sea on and after May 23.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reached Gujarat’s Bhavnagar and undertook an aerial survey of Amreli, Gir Somnath and Bhavnagar, the Union Territory of Diu, and other cyclone-affected areas in the state.

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The extremely severe cyclonic storm uprooted trees, damaged instructure and several coastal areas continue to be without power supply. News reports point out heavy damages to the coconut and mango crops in Saurashtra region. Fishing communities have suffered heavy damages too. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said the situation was expected to return to normal by today.