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{{distinguish|Cyclone Yasa|Cyclone Yasi}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox tropicalweather cycloneevent

| Namename = Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas

| Basinformed = NIOMay 23, 2021

| Formedwinds = May 23, 202189.40

| 1-min winds = 65

| Pressurepressure = 970974

| Hurricane season = [[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season]]

'''Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas''' ({{IPA-|ar|jaʔas}}{{efn|The name ''Yaas'' was provided by [[Oman]], and it means "a [[Jasmine|Jasmin]]-like tree" in [[Persian language|Persian]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-23|title=Explained: Cyclone Yaas to hit West Bengal, Odisha on May 26 {{!}} Here's why and how cyclones are named|url=https://english.jagran.com/india/explained-cyclone-yaas-to-hit-west-bengal-odisha-on-may-26-heres-why-and-how-cyclones-are-named-10027031|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Jagran English|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524124415/https://english.jagran.com/india/explained-cyclone-yaas-to-hit-west-bengal-odisha-on-may-26-heres-why-and-how-cyclones-are-named-10027031|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[Arabic]], the name ''Yaas'' is known as [[Depression (mood)|despair or desperation]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=Cyclone 'Yaas' Likely to Hit Coasts of Bengal, Odisha on May 26; Know Origin, Meaning of Name|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-likely-to-hit-coasts-of-bengal-odisha-on-may-26-know-origin-meaning-of-name-3762215.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524140418/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-likely-to-hit-coasts-of-bengal-odisha-on-may-26-know-origin-meaning-of-name-3762215.html|url-status=live}}</ref>}}) was a relatively strong and very damaging [[tropical cyclone]] that made landfall in [[Odisha]] and brought significant impacts to [[West Bengal]] during late May 2021. The second cyclonic storm, second severe cyclonic storm, and second very severe cyclonic storm of the [[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season]], Yaas formed from a tropical disturbance that the [[Indian Meteorological Department]] first monitored on May 23. Conditions in the basin favored development as the system became a deep depression later that day, before intensifying into a cyclonic storm on the next day, receiving the name ''Yaas''. The system further intensified as it turned to the northeast, becoming a severe cyclonic storm on May 24 despite moderate [[wind shear]]. Marginally favorable conditions further continued as Yaas accelerated northeastward, strengthening to a Category 1-equivalent [[tropical cyclone]] and to a very severe cyclonic storm on May 25. Yaas crossed the northern Odisha coast around 20&nbsp;km south of [[Balasore]] at its peak intensity as a very severe cyclonic storm on May 26. Upon landfall, the JTWC and IMD issued their final advisories as Yaas further weakened inland while turning north-northwestwards.

In preparations for the storm, many electrical companies in [[West Bengal]] and [[Odisha]] prepared additional generators and transformers for possible electrical problems. Evacuations were also ordered, starting on May 24 on low-lying areas in [[East Midnapore]] and [[West Midnapore]] and [[Jhargram]]. [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]], [[Kolkata]] and [[North 24 Parganas]] and [[South 24 Parganas]] are now placed on high alert.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=LIVE: Cyclone Yaas to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in 24 hrs|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-cyclones-west-bengal-odisha-cyclone-yaas-tracker-latest-news-tamil-nadu-karnataka-rain-weather-updates-deaths-imd-121052400094_1.html|url-status=live|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=www.business-standard.com|language=en|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524062350/https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-cyclones-west-bengal-odisha-cyclone-yaas-tracker-latest-news-tamil-nadu-karnataka-rain-weather-updates-deaths-imd-121052400094_1.html}}</ref> Railway operations and marine activities were halted due to Yaas, while rescue authorities and medical teams were deployed in for possible emergencies. In [[Bangladesh]], over two million individuals were ordered to be evacuated in coastal areas of the country due to the storm's approach. Food supplies and emergency funds were also released for the evacuees. 20 people across India and Bangladesh died due to Yaas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Two electrocuted, 40 houses partly damaged in tornado ahead of Cyclone Yaas: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/two-electrocuted-40-houses-partly-damaged-in-tornado-ahead-of-yaas-mamata-101621951493381.html|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526063928/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/two-electrocuted-40-houses-partly-damaged-in-tornado-ahead-of-yaas-mamata-101621951493381.html|url-status=live}}</ref> TheWest totalBengal damageswas inthe Westhardest Bengal,hit the[[States mostand heavilyunion impactedterritories of India|Indian state from Yaas]], werewith an estimated toloss be aroundof [[Indian rupee|₹]]20 thousand210&nbsp;billion ([[crore]]United States (dollar|US$]]2.76 89&nbsp;billion).<ref name=":17" /> The cycloneOdisha also causedsuffered ana estimatedloss [[Indianof rupee|₹]]610 crore₹6.1&nbsp;billion (US$83.63 9&nbsp;million).<ref in damage in Odisha.{{Cn|datename=November":18" 2021}}/>

On May 22, a low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal. On the next day, at 09:30&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], the disturbance intensified into a depression and was assigned the designation ''BOB 02'' by the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD).<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Special Tropical Cyclone Bulletin for Depression BOB 02 No. 1|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_09c7b3_SPECIAL%20Tropical%20Weather%20Outlook%20based%20on%20%200600%20UTC%20of%2023.05.2021.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523092108/http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_09c7b3_SPECIAL%20Tropical%20Weather%20Outlook%20based%20on%20%200600%20UTC%20of%2023.05.2021.pdf|archive-date=May 23, 2021|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=IMD}}</ref> Meanwhile, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert at 15:00&nbsp;UTC on May 22 on the developing system.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert for Invest 93B|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io9321web.txt|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523163909/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io9321web.txt|archive-date=May 23, 2021|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=JTWC}}</ref> The system subsequently intensified into a deep depression at 15:00&nbsp;UTC on May 23.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=Special Tropical Cyclone Outlook for Deep Depression BOB 02|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_4628ed_SPECIAL%20Tropical%20Weather%20Outlook%20based%20on%201800%20UTC%20of%2023.05.2021.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524032158/http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_4628ed_SPECIAL%20Tropical%20Weather%20Outlook%20based%20on%201800%20UTC%20of%2023.05.2021.pdf|archive-date=May 24, 2021|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=mausam.imd.gov.in}}</ref> On the following day, at 02:30&nbsp;UTC, the system further intensified into a cyclonic storm and was given the name ''Yaas'' by the IMD.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=National Bulletin for Cyclonic Storm Yaas|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/1/1_8bdb8d_4.%20National_Bulletin_20210524_0000UTC.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524034636/http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/1/1_8bdb8d_4.%20National_Bulletin_20210524_0000UTC.pdf|archive-date=May 24, 2021|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=IMD}}</ref> At that time, the [[low-level circulation center]] of the system became partially-exposed due to moderate [[wind shear]]; however, large masses of [[rainband]]s persisted in the southern portion of the storm as it remained in a marginally favorable environment for intensification, with warm [[sea surface temperatures]] and good [[outflow (meteorology)|outflow]] but moderate wind shear.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=Tropical Cyclone 02B (Yaas) Warning NR 002|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|url-status=livedead|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524042107/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt}}</ref><ref name="JTWC4">{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=Tropical Cyclone 02B (Yaas) Warning NR 004|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524234234/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|archive-date=May 2524, 2021|website=Joint Typhoon Warning Center}}</ref> The IMD further upgraded Yaas to a severe cyclonic storm at 18:00 UTC that day as the system became more organized.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=National Bulletin for Cyclonic Storm Yaas No. 8|url=https://mausam.imd.gov.in/backend/assets/cyclone_pdf/8__RSMC_TC_ADVISORY-8_BASED_ON_2100_UTC_OF_24_05_2021.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=mausam.imd.gov.in|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525020010/https://mausam.imd.gov.in/backend/assets/cyclone_pdf/8__RSMC_TC_ADVISORY-8_BASED_ON_2100_UTC_OF_24_05_2021.pdf}}</ref> A [[subtropical ridge]] turned the system northeast into an area of low wind shear, causing Yaas to gradually strengthen.<ref name="JTWC4"/> At 12:00 UTC on May 25, the JTWC upgraded the storm to a Category 1 system as the system further organized.<ref name="JTWC5">{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=Tropical Cyclone 02B (Yaas) Warning NR 006|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525130639/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|archive-date=May 25, 2021|website=Joint Typhoon Warning Center}}</ref> Despite Yaas being negatively affected after making landfall, combined with the weakening effects of moderate wind shear and poor [[Outflow (meteorology)|outflow]], it intensified further to a very severe cyclonic storm at 15:00 UTC on May 25 as it featured a profound convection.<ref name=:"6">{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=National Bulletin for Cyclone Yaas No. 16|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/1/1_4cb0a4_16.National_Bulletin_20210525_1200TC.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525155123/http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/1/1_4cb0a4_16.National_Bulletin_20210525_1200TC.pdf|archive-date=May 25, 2021|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=IMD}}</ref> The storm subsequently reached its peak intensity of {{convert|140&nbsp;|km/h (85&nbsp;|mph)|round=5|abbr=on}} in three-minute sustained wind speeds, according to the IMD; the JTWC had slightly lower estimates of {{convert|120&nbsp;|km/h (75&nbsp;|mph)|round=5|abbr=on}} on the system.<ref name=:"6"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=Tropical Cyclone Warning for Cyclone 02B (Yaas) No.7|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525160506/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|archive-date=May 25, 2021|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=JTWC}}</ref> Around 09:00 IST (03:30 UTC) on May 26, Yaas made [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] north of [[Dhamra Port]] and south of [[Bahanaga]] at the same intensity.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: 1 Dead in East Midnapore as Heavy Rains Inundate Bengal; Cyclone Completes Landfall in 3.5 Hrs|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-tracker-odisha-dhamra-west-bengal-balasore-jharkhand-rainfall-update-3776906.html|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526023838/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-tracker-odisha-dhamra-west-bengal-balasore-jharkhand-rainfall-update-3776906.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon moving inland, the JTWC issued their final warning on the storm as it weakened to a tropical storm since it was over land and also faced increased vertical shear.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2021|title=Final Tropical Cyclone Warning for Cyclone 02B (Yaas) No. 10|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526105932/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/io0221web.txt|archive-date=May 26, 2021|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=JTWC}}</ref> Soon afterward, the IMD also discontinued advisories as the system became disorganized and as it weakened to a deep depression.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hourly Update on Cyclonic Storm ‘Yaas’'Yaas' Bulletin No. 28, Date: 27-05-2021 Time of Issue: 0230 HRS IST - India|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/india/hourly-update-cyclonic-storm-yaas-bulletin-no-28-date-27-05-2021-time-issue-0230-hrs|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=ReliefWeb|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527073722/https://reliefweb.int/report/india/hourly-update-cyclonic-storm-yaas-bulletin-no-28-date-27-05-2021-time-issue-0230-hrs|url-status=live}}</ref> Yaas eventually dissipated in northern [[India]] on May 28.

The [[Ministry of Power (India)|Union Power Ministry]] of India had prepared transformers and generators in case of power outages. The Health Ministry also prepared to ensure that there is no disruption in vaccine supplement and [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19]] treatment. The Ministry of Telecommunication kept all telecom towers and exchanges under watch.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|last3=|first3=|date=May 25, 2021|title=West Bengal: Telcos ready with Cyclone Yaas measures {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/telcos-ready-with-cyclone-measures/articleshow/82921526.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525062633/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/telcos-ready-with-cyclone-measures/articleshow/82921526.cms}}</ref> India Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] had also arranged an emergency meeting to prepare for the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff Writer|date=May 23, 2021|title=With cyclone approaching, Centre helps Odisha, West Bengal brace for Yaas|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/with-cyclone-approaching-centre-helps-odisha-west-bengal-brace-for-yaas-11621764318268.html|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523110235/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/with-cyclone-approaching-centre-helps-odisha-west-bengal-brace-for-yaas-11621764318268.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[National Disaster Response Force|NDRF]] had deployed 65 teams with another 20 teams on reserve. Also, NDRF deployed 115 teams in 5 states.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=NDRF deploys 115 teams in 5 states for Cyclone Yaas|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-lashes-odisha-west-bengal/liveblog/82873733.cms|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=The Times Of India|language=en|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525054332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-lashes-odisha-west-bengal/liveblog/82873733.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Rescue and relief teams of the [[Indian Army|Indian army]], [[Indian Navy|navy]], and the [[Indian Coast Guard|coast guard]] have also deployed over the coastal districts of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: PM Modi Holds Meeting to Review Preparedness; 18 NDRF Teams on Alert|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-tracker-live-updates-imd-tauktae-west-bengal-odisha-pm-narendra-modi-rains-weather-today-3766886.html|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523031905/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-tracker-live-updates-imd-tauktae-west-bengal-odisha-pm-narendra-modi-rains-weather-today-3766886.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[CESC Limited|CESC]] stayed on guard for the cyclone to ensure uninterrupted service especially for major hospitals and critical establishments like drainage pumping stations.<ref>{{Cite web|lastdate=May 21, 2021|first=Subhro Niyogi / TNN /|last2last=2021|last3=Ist|first3=04:38Niyogi|title=CESC stays on guard for cyclone {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cesc-stays-on-guard-for-cyclone/articleshow/82811737.cms|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524071519/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cesc-stays-on-guard-for-cyclone/articleshow/82811737.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, the [[Northern Railway zone]] had cancelled many trips from [[New Delhi]] to and from [[Bhubaneswar]] and [[Puri]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Ensure timely evacuation, minimise time of outages of power: PM Narendra Modi directs officials during Cyclone Yaas review meeting|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/cyclone-yaas-pm-narendra-modi-holds-review-meeting-with-amit-shah-senior-officials-2363784.html|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Zee News|language=en|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523071715/https://zeenews.india.com/india/cyclone-yaas-pm-narendra-modi-holds-review-meeting-with-amit-shah-senior-officials-2363784.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Meanwhile, [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] and [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] had also canceled trains going to and from [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: Western Railway Cancels 7 Trains on Odisha, Gujarat and Rajasthan Routes; Details Here|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-western-railway-cancels-7-trains-on-odisha-gujarat-and-rajasthan-routes-details-here-3766505.html|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523031915/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-western-railway-cancels-7-trains-on-odisha-gujarat-and-rajasthan-routes-details-here-3766505.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hardaha|first=Rashi|date=May 22, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: Railways cancel several trains. Check full list|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-trains-cancelled-full-list-indian-railways-update-706354|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|archive-date=May 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522201913/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-trains-cancelled-full-list-indian-railways-update-706354|url-status=live}}</ref> Airline operations at [[Kolkata International Airport]] were cancelled due to the forecasted interminent weather from Yaas. Furthermore, airports in [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]], [[Rourkela Airport|Rourkela]] and [[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport|Durgapur]] were ordered to be closed starting on May 27 due to Yaas.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas impact: 5 airports to remain shut today. Timings and other details|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-impact-5-airports-to-remain-shut-today-timings-and-other-details-11621993028866.html|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527132639/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-impact-5-airports-to-remain-shut-today-timings-and-other-details-11621993028866.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The IMD issued an orange alert on May 25 on [[Mayurbhanj]], [[Jajpur]], [[Cuttack]], [[Khordha]], and [[Puri]] in [[Odisha]], citing the threat of Yaas' rainfall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas tracking live: Rain lashes Odisha, West Bengal as Yaas cyclone is expected to cross West Bengal-Odisha coast tomorrow|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-lashes-odisha-west-bengal/liveblog/82873733.cms|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525054332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-lashes-odisha-west-bengal/liveblog/82873733.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Meanwhile, a red alert was raised by the department for [[Kendrapara]], [[Jagatsinghpur]], [[Bhadrak]], and [[Balasore]] on the same day due to the system.<ref name=":0"/> Ministry of Home Affairs [[Amit Shah]] instructed the authorities in West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh in a virtual meeting to prepare electricity supplies at hospitals and vaccine centers for possible power outages.<ref>{{Cite news|title=West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh get ready for cyclone Yaas|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bengal-odisha-andhra-an-get-yaas-ready/articleshow/82921142.cms|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525062633/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bengal-odisha-andhra-an-get-yaas-ready/articleshow/82921142.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Port of Kolkata]] started to suspend all shipping activities in the city, starting on May 25 due to Yaas' threat.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kelly|first=Maura|date=May 25, 2021|title='Humanitarian crisis' looming as Cyclone Yaas eyes northeastern India|work=[[Accuweather]]|url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/humanitarian-crisis-looming-as-cyclone-yaas-eyes-northeastern-india/950949|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525062634/https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/humanitarian-crisis-looming-as-cyclone-yaas-eyes-northeastern-india/950949|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Roy|first=Suryagni|date=May 24, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas to cross Odisha-Bengal coast as a very severe cyclonic storm: Met Department|work=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/yaas-to-cross-odisha-bengal-coast-as-a-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-rmd-1806465-2021-05-24|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525062633/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/yaas-to-cross-odisha-bengal-coast-as-a-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-rmd-1806465-2021-05-24|url-status=live}}</ref> All 265 boats which were reported to be in the [[Bay of Bengal]] on that day returned to the port as the [[Indian Coast Guard]] instructed them to do so due to the brewing storm.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: Extremely Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Odisha Towns, Cyclone Intensifies Into Severe Cyclonic Storm|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-west-bengal-odisha-kolkata-balasore-track-live-3772931.html|access-date=May 25, 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525024807/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-west-bengal-odisha-kolkata-balasore-track-live-3772931.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Evacuations were also started on May 24 for the coastal and low-lying areas in [[East Midnapore]] and [[West Midnapore]] and [[Jhargram]], with over a million people being evacuated.<ref name=":6"/><ref name=cn>{{cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas likely to hit India, Bangladesh Wednesday|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/cyclone-yaas-likely-to-hit-india-bangladesh-wednesday/2253759|date=May 26, 2021|language=en|website=www.aa.com|access-date=May 26, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526120143/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/cyclone-yaas-likely-to-hit-india-bangladesh-wednesday/2253759|url-status=live}}</ref> Meanwhile, as Yaas weakens over [[Jharkhand]], evacuations were ordered due to the threat of strong winds and heavy rainfall from the system.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=cyclone yaas live tracking: Cyclone Yaas Live Updates: Deep depression to weaken into depression in next 6 hours, 7 Navy teams undertake relief operations in Bengal|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-27/liveblog/82992797.cms|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=The Economic Times|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527055014/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-27/liveblog/82992797.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Over 600,000 individuals or 6 lakh were instructed to move to disaster shelters provided by the authorities due to the storm's approach.<ref name=":9" />

Assessing the threat of Yaas in the country, Bangladesh Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] reserved 225 disaster centres for evacuation premises.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=Bangladesh prepared for Cyclone Yaas|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/05/24/bangladesh-prepared-for-cyclone-yaas|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Dhaka Tribune|archive-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525012538/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/05/24/bangladesh-prepared-for-cyclone-yaas|url-status=live}}</ref> 349 shelters had been prepared, which accommodated half the capacity of people to maintain [[COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh|CovidCOVID-19]] health restrictions.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=May 23, 2021|title=Khulna preparing for Cyclone Yaas|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/news/khulna-preparing-cyclone-yaas-2097457|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=The Daily Star|language=en|archive-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523164847/https://www.thedailystar.net/environment/news/khulna-preparing-cyclone-yaas-2097457|url-status=live}}</ref> 114 medical authorities were readied for medical emergencies.<ref name=":1" /> Food supplies were also prepared for the evacuees, while Bangladeshi authorities including the [[Cyclone Preparedness Programme]] of the country and [[Bangladesh Navy|its navy]] were on standby and high alert, starting from May 24.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> Signal Warning No. 2 were raised on harbors in [[Chattogram|Chittagong]], [[Cox's Bazar]], [[Port of Mongla|Mongla]] and [[Port of Payra|Payra]] on the same day as Yaas neared the country.<ref name=":2" /> In [[Barisal Division|the administrative division of Barisal]], afauthoritiesauthorities there started to prepare temporary and permanent evacuation shelters as they started to depopulate over 2 million individuals due to the storm.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: Authorities preparing to evacuate 2 million people in Barisal Division|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/05/24/cyclone-yaas-authorities-preparing-to-evacuate-2m-people-in-barisal-division|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Dhaka Tribune|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526023953/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/05/24/cyclone-yaas-authorities-preparing-to-evacuate-2m-people-in-barisal-division|url-status=live}}</ref> Fishing activities in the northern [[Bay of Bengal]] were prohibited.<ref name=":2" /> [[Bangladeshi taka|৳]]15 1.5&nbsp;million ([[US$]]17,690 USD700) worth of standby funds were also released by the authorities for disaster response. 20,000 [[Rohingya]] at the remote island of [[Bhasan Char]] were also considered at risk.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=cn/>

The meteorology department of [[Sri Lanka]] issued a red alert on May 24 for the possibility of heavy rains and strong winds from Yaas for the country's [[Western Province, Sri Lanka|Western]], [[Central Province, Sri Lanka|Central]], [[Sabaragamuwa Province|Sabaragamuwa]] and [[Southern Province, Sri Lanka|Southern]] provinces.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas – India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (IMD, SLMD, BMD, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 May 2021) - India|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/india/cyclone-yaas-india-bangladesh-and-sri-lanka-imd-slmd-bmd-media-echo-daily-flash-24-may|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=ReliefWeb|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527073514/https://reliefweb.int/report/india/cyclone-yaas-india-bangladesh-and-sri-lanka-imd-slmd-bmd-media-echo-daily-flash-24-may|url-status=live}}</ref>

Farmlands throughout Odisha, West Bengal, and some in [[Jharkhand]] were damaged by flooding, while small boats within the [[Bay of Bengal]] were damaged.<ref name=":56">{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: Yaas centered over South Jharkhand; UN ready to support response efforts|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/cyclone-yaas-live-news-updates-odisha-bengal-andhra-imd-ndrf-tauktae-amphan-naveen-patnaik-balasore-dharma-coast-flight-updates-9433521.htm|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=cnbctv18.com|language=en-US|quote=Cyclone 'Yaas' whiplashes eastern coast, over 3 lakh houses|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527063617/https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/cyclone-yaas-live-news-updates-odisha-bengal-andhra-imd-ndrf-tauktae-amphan-naveen-patnaik-balasore-dharma-coast-flight-updates-9433521.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Electrical lines in these states were knocked down causing thousands of power outages.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas: Two electrocuted to death, 80 houses damaged due to strong winds in Bengal|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/cyclone-yaas-two-electrocuted-death-170351036.html|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526032616/https://in.news.yahoo.com/cyclone-yaas-two-electrocuted-death-170351036.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

More than 4,500 villages were damaged. Various rural homes and agricultural lands were hard-hit, and basic needs such as drinking water, sanitation, and the like were also hard to come by. At least 143 marine vehicles were broken into.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|title=UNICEF India Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Cyclone Yaas): 28 May 2021 - India|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/india/unicef-india-humanitarian-situation-report-no-1-cyclone-yaas-28-may-2021|access-date=2021-05-29|website=ReliefWeb|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528191233/https://reliefweb.int/report/india/unicef-india-humanitarian-situation-report-no-1-cyclone-yaas-28-may-2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

Starting on May 25, heavy rains and strong winds started to brush the coastal and inland areas of [[West Bengal]], storms reaching as far as [[Kolkata]], where 62 kmph winds and gusts of 90 kmph were recorded.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas Live Updates: Yaas likely to make landfall by noon; Odisha witnesses heavy rainfall and strong winds|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-26/liveblog/82962009.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Economic Times|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526030805/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-26/liveblog/82962009.cms}}</ref> Before Cyclone Yaas came, a tornado outbreak was reported on the districts of [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Paragana]] and [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]]. One tornados reported in [[Halisahar|Halishar]] and another reported in [[Chinsurah]]. Two people died with five injured and 80 houses being damaged.<ref>{{Cite web|lastdate=May 25|first=PTI, /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=21:15|title=Two electrocuted to death, 80 houses damaged as 'tornado' hits West Bengal districts {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/two-electrocuted-to-death-80-houses-damaged-as-tornado-hits-west-bengal-districts/articleshow/82946743.cms|access-date=2021-06-08|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608094459/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/two-electrocuted-to-death-80-houses-damaged-as-tornado-hits-west-bengal-districts/articleshow/82946743.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=The Wire|date=2021-05-26|title=Ahead of Cyclone Yaas, Tornado Strikes West Bengal's South|url=https://science.thewire.in/environment/ahead-of-cyclone-yaas-tornado-strikes-west-bengals-south/|access-date=2021-06-08|website=The Wire Science|language=en-GB|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607142250/https://science.thewire.in/environment/ahead-of-cyclone-yaas-tornado-strikes-west-bengals-south/|url-status=live}}</ref> Knee-deep floods caused by torrential rainfall submerged the beach areas of [[Digha]], while palm trees were snapped by the cyclone's strong winds.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas brings heavy rain, high tide to eastern India after killing 2|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7893688/cyclone-yaas-india-landfall/|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Global News|language=en-US|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526050801/https://globalnews.ca/news/7893688/cyclone-yaas-india-landfall/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|date=May 25, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: Digha in West Bengal faces strong winds, high tides|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cyclone-yaas-digha-in-west-bengal-faces-strong-winds-high-tides/videoshow/82949620.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Economic Times|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526055609/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cyclone-yaas-digha-in-west-bengal-faces-strong-winds-high-tides/videoshow/82949620.cms}}</ref> [[Chandabali]] reported rains of up to {{convert|39.31&nbsp;|cm (15.48 inches)|in|abbr=on}} between May 24–26, also causing flooding.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=May 26, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: more than a million evacuated as storm hits India’sIndia's east coast|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/26/cyclone-yaas-india-evacuation-odisha-west-bengal-landfall|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526050154/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/26/cyclone-yaas-india-evacuation-odisha-west-bengal-landfall}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=At least 2 dead after Cyclone Yaas slams vulnerable part of India|url=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/05/27/india-india-cyclone-yaas-weather/3851622158152/|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=UPI|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527235631/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/05/27/india-india-cyclone-yaas-weather/3851622158152/|url-status=live}}</ref> 3 [[lakh]]300,000 houses were damaged in West Bengal, while around 1 [[crore]]10&nbsp;million people were affected in the state alone.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 27, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas pounds Odisha- Bengal coast: three killed, villages flooded|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-yaas-west-bengal-odisha-jharkhand-weather-7331444/|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527004624/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-yaas-west-bengal-odisha-jharkhand-weather-7331444/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Two farmers from [[Pandua, Hooghly|Pandua]] were struck by lightning while on their fields, killing them both, while a senior citizen of [[Asansol]] died as her house collapsed on top of her.<ref>{{Cite web|lastlast1=Banerjee|firstfirst1=Tamaghna|last2=Chakraborty|first2=Monotosh|last3=Mondal|first3=Suman|last4=Khanra|first4=Sujay|last5=|last6=|first6=|date=May 26, 2021|title=Yaas Cyclone: Three dead in districts, West Bengal govt evacuates 11 lakh {{!}} Kolkata News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/3-dead-in-districts-govt-evacuates-11-lakh/articleshow/82956755.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526015516/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/3-dead-in-districts-govt-evacuates-11-lakh/articleshow/82956755.cms}}</ref> Two more individuals were killed as they were hit by uprooted trees in West Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 27, 2021|title=Thousands of Homes Damaged in India as Deadly Cyclone Yaas Makes Landfall (PHOTOS)|url=https://weather.com/photos/news/2021-05-25-tropical-cyclone-yaas-india|url-status=live|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-US|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527002036/https://weather.com/photos/news/2021-05-25-tropical-cyclone-yaas-india}}</ref> Over 1,100 villages in [[West Bengal]] were submerged in floodwaters caused by storm surges, displacing about 500,000 people.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Yeung|first=Jessie|date=May 27, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas batters India's east coast leaving tens of thousands homeless|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/26/india/india-cyclone-yaas-impact-intl-hnk/index.html|url-status=live|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=CNN|publisher=|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527031842/https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/26/india/india-cyclone-yaas-impact-intl-hnk/index.html}}</ref> Cars also suffered damage due to the floods, and various structures also were also damaged.<ref name=":8" /> In the city of [[Ashoknagar Kalyangarh]] in [[North 24 Parganas district]], a small tornado touched down in the area on May 27, destroying many houses and private properties.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|title=Mini Tornado in Ashoknagar: হুগলি-হালিশহরের পর 'মিনি টর্নেডো' অশোকনগরে, মিনিট খানেকের তাণ্ডবে তছনছ এলাকা|url=https://bengali.news18.com/news/south-bengal/mini-tornado-in-ashoknagar-guma-area-many-house-effected-sdg-603101.html|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=News18 Bengali|language=bn|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527095920/https://bengali.news18.com/news/south-bengal/mini-tornado-in-ashoknagar-guma-area-many-house-effected-sdg-603101.html|url-status=live}}</ref> No one was injured or killed in the event.<ref name=":10" /> [[ListA ofpreliminary Chiefreport Ministerssubmitted ofto Westthe Bengal|Chief Minister[[Government of WestIndia|Central Bengalgovernment]] [[Mamatagave Banerjee]]an reportedestimated to Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] an estimateloss of the total damages in West Bengal from the system to be at [[Indian rupee|₹]]20 thousand [[crores|crore]]210&nbsp;billion (US$2.76 89&nbsp;billion) in the state alone on May 29.<ref name=":17">{{Cite webnews|lastdate=Khanra|first=Sujoy|last2=M|first2=Suman|last3=al|last4=MayJune 29|first4=Debashis10, Konar / TNN /|last5=2021|last6=Ist|first6=05:35|title=Initial Cyclone Yaas damage Rs 20,000 crore, West Bengal CMsubmits Mamataprimary Banerjeereport tellsto PMcentral Moditeam, {{!}}pegs Kolkatacyclone Newsdamage -at TimesRs of21K Indiacrore|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimesindianexpress.com/cityarticle/cities/kolkata/initialwest-bengal-submits-primary-report-to-central-team-pegs-cyclone-damage-at-rs-20k21k-crcrore-cm-tells-modi7351848/articleshow/83050098.cms|access-date=June 15, 2021-05-29|websitework=TheIndian Times of IndiaExpress|location=Kolkata|language=en}}</ref>

DespiteDue to the heavy rains in Odisha, many residents had been evacuated, so only a few people felt Yaas'the impact of Yaas.<ref name=":8" /> The state was still heavily affected, with 120 village settlements being flooded and heavily damaged by the rains. [[Paradeep]] received over {{convert|36&nbsp;|cm (14.21 inches)|in|abbr=on}} of rainfall on May 25.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhubaneswar|first=Mohammad Suffian|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|date=May 28, 2021|title=With effective management of Cyclone Yaas, Odisha proves why it is numero uno in taming natural disasters|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/odisha-cyclone-yaas-management-naveen-patnaik-1807834-2021-05-28|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528001324/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/odisha-cyclone-yaas-management-naveen-patnaik-1807834-2021-05-28}}</ref> A 15-year -old boy was found dead in a pond in the village of Jagannath Khunta in [[Mayurbhanj]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas kills two in India’sIndia's Odisha as rains lash east coast|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/26/cyclone-yaas-very-severe-storm-makes-landfall-on-indian-coast|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526051920/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/26/cyclone-yaas-very-severe-storm-makes-landfall-on-indian-coast|url-status=live}}</ref> AAnother fatality was reported on May 26 in the town of [[Keonjhar]], when a man died after a tree fell on top of him.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mohanty|first=Dikhyaa|title=Man Crushed To Death Under Tree In Keonjhar During Cyclone 'Yaas' - Interview Times|url=https://interviewtimes.net/man-crushed-to-death-under-tree-in-keonjhar-during-cyclone-yaas/|access-date=May 26, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526052714/https://interviewtimes.net/man-crushed-to-death-under-tree-in-keonjhar-during-cyclone-yaas/|url-status=live}}</ref> 10 people had to be rescued from a boat which capsized off of the Odisha coast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas live updates: Yaas makes landfall; West Bengal, Odisha coastal areas flooded (Appreciate the quick response from teams of NDRF and Erasama BDO to rescue 10 people from a capsized boat in the river: CM Naveen Patnaik)|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-tracking-odisha-west-bengal-brace-for-severe-cyclonic-storm/liveblog/82962051.cms|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526022934/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cyclone-yaas-live-tracking-odisha-west-bengal-brace-for-severe-cyclonic-storm/liveblog/82962051.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Continued heavy rains from Yaas caused the [[Baitarani River]] to nearly overflow, but it didn't as the conditions in Odisha improved.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas Live Updates: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pegs losses due to 'Yaas' at Rs 15K cr, announces scheme for affected people|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-27/liveblog/82992797.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=The Economic Times|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527124242/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/cyclone-yaas-landfall-live-tracking-latest-updates-may-27/liveblog/82992797.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas leaves 3 dead in Odisha; Baitarani river flowing above danger mark|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/cyclone-yaas-leaves-3-dead-in-odisha-baitarani-river-flowing-above-danger-mark20210527174425/|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=ANI News|language=en|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527130927/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/cyclone-yaas-leaves-3-dead-in-odisha-baitarani-river-flowing-above-danger-mark20210527174425/|url-status=live}}</ref> YaasDamage causedstatewide anwere estimatedstood [[Indianat rupee|₹]]610 crore₹6.1&nbsp;billion (USUSS$83.63 9&nbsp;million) in damage in Odisha, aand the majority of whichthem due to the damaging ofwere government properties,.<ref accordingname=":18">{{Cite tonews|last=Mohanty|first=BDebabrata|date=June a statement by [[List of chief ministers of3, 2021|title=Odisha|Chief Ministersuffered oflosses Odisha]]worth [[Naveen₹610 Patnaik]]crore ondue Juneto 2Cyclone Yaas|url=https://www.{{Cnhindustantimes.com/india-news/odisha-suffered-losses-worth-rs-610-crore-due-to-cyclone-yaas-101622659686724.html|access-date=NovemberJune 10, 2021|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

In [[Ranchi]], the capital of [[Jharkhand]], two people were reported dead as they were trapped in a collapsed house, eventually not being rescued and eventually dying there.<ref name=":11" /> 1,500 homes were damaged, 10 [[lakh]] people were effected, and 18 people were injured in Jharkhand.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|title=About 1500 houses damaged, 18 injured and 10 lakh impacted by Cyclone Yaas in Jharkhand|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/may/28/about-1500-houses-damaged-18-injured-and-10-lakh-impacted-by-cyclone-yaas-in-jharkhand-2308876.html|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606114306/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/may/28/about-1500-houses-damaged-18-injured-and-10-lakh-impacted-by-cyclone-yaas-in-jharkhand-2308876.html|url-status=live}}</ref> An additional two people died in Ranchi after a five -year-old bridge connecting the [[Tamar block]] to [[Bundu, India|Bundu]] and [[Sonahatu block]] of the city collapsed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 28, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas: State begins damage assessment, CM orders probe in bridge collapse|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/ranchi-news/cyclone-yaas-state-begins-damage-assessment-cm-orders-probe-in-bridge-collapse-101622217383131.html|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528160741/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/ranchi-news/cyclone-yaas-state-begins-damage-assessment-cm-orders-probe-in-bridge-collapse-101622217383131.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":13" /> 75 [[hectare]]s worth of farmland were destroyed.<ref name=":13" />

In [[Patna]], the largest city of [[Bihar]], a rain amount of {{convert|3.85&nbsp;|cm (1.51 inches)|in|abbr=on}} was reported by the meteorological center in the area on May 27.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=Tripathi|first=Piyush|last2=|last3=|first3=|date=May 28, 2021|title=Yaas Cyclone drenches Bihar, showers may continue today {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/cyclone-yaas-drenches-bihar-showers-may-continue-today/articleshow/83017959.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528000926/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/cyclone-yaas-drenches-bihar-showers-may-continue-today/articleshow/83017959.cms}}</ref> The largest rain accumulation in the state was reported at [[Gaya, India|the city of Gaya]], standing at {{convert|6.88&nbsp;|cm (2.70 inches)|in|abbr=on}} on the same day.<ref name=":12" /> Seven people died in the state of Bihar due to floods produced by Yaas as it moved further inland.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 28, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas Kills 7 in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar Orders Rs 4 Lakh Each to Families of Deceased|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-kills-7-in-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-orders-rs-4-lakh-each-to-families-of-deceased-3787604.html|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=www.news18.com|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528221546/https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-kills-7-in-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-orders-rs-4-lakh-each-to-families-of-deceased-3787604.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The rainfall from Yaas also extended to [[Uttar Pradesh]], where many areas in the state reported light downpours including [[Ballia]], [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh|Mau]], [[Deoria, Uttar Pradesh|Deoria]], [[Ghazipur]], [[Azamgarh]], [[Varanasi]], Chandoli, [[Mirzapur]], [[Sonbhadra]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Kushinagar]], [[Ambedkar Nagar district|Ambedkarnagar]], [[Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh|Sultanpur]], [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]], [[Prayagraj|Allahabad]], [[Mahrajganj, Uttar Pradesh|Maharajganj]], [[Naugarh]], [[Basti, Uttar Pradesh|Basti]] and [[Ayodhya]] and the districts of [[Bhadohi district|Bhadohi]] and [[Sant Kabir Nagar]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=May 27, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas Effect Brings Heavy Rain in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-effect-brings-heavy-rain-in-bihar-and-uttar-pradesh-4696110/|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606114309/https://www.india.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-effect-brings-heavy-rain-in-bihar-and-uttar-pradesh-4696110/}}</ref>

In [[Sidhi]] and [[Shajapur]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], the remnant moisture of Yaas caused light rainfall, standing at {{convert|0.5&nbsp;cm (0.19 inch) |and |0.4&nbsp;|cm (0.15 inch)|in|abbr=on}} on May 28, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|last3=|first3=|date=May 28, 2021|title=Yaas Cyclone effect makes weather wild, windy in Bhopal {{!}} Bhopal News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/yaas-cyclone-effect-makes-weather-wild-windy-in-bhopal/articleshow/83027019.cms|url-status=live|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528051121/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/yaas-cyclone-effect-makes-weather-wild-windy-in-bhopal/articleshow/83027019.cms}}</ref>

Tidal waves generated by Yaas flooded low-lying areas in [[Khulna]], [[Satkhira]], [[Patuakhali]], [[Barguna]], [[Jhalokati District|Jhalokathi]], and [[Noakhali]], including some fishing settlements in [[Sundarbans]] on May 26.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas a double trouble for Bangladesh, India|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/world/2021/05/26/cyclone-yaas-a-double-trouble-for-bangladesh-india|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Dhaka Tribune|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526033952/https://www.dhakatribune.com/world/2021/05/26/cyclone-yaas-a-double-trouble-for-bangladesh-india|url-status=live}}</ref> The coastal areas of [[Cox's Bazar]] saw inundation in multiple villages due to Cyclone Yaas, while tidal surges severely damaged a jetty and at least 50 houses at [[St. Martin's Island]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Cyclone Yaas: Cox's Bazar villages flooded; St Martin Island jetty damaged |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/26/cyclone-yaas-cox-s-bazar-villages-flooded-st-martin-island-jetty-damaged |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=May 26, 2021 |access-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526171427/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/26/cyclone-yaas-cox-s-bazar-villages-flooded-st-martin-island-jetty-damaged |url-status=live }}</ref> 500 &nbsp;meters of [[Kuakata|Kuakata Beach]] in [[Patuakhali District]] were washed away by coastal erosion due to Yaas, while at least {{convert|56&nbsp;|km (34&nbsp;|mi)|abbr=on}} worth of flood-controlling [[Levee|dykes]] were damaged, which would ultimately cost the district [[Bangladeshi taka|৳]]53 crore530&nbsp;million (US$6.2 25&nbsp;million) to repair.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-29|title=Cyclone Yaas: 500m of Kuakata beach washed away, 56km dams damaged, says WDB|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh/news/cyclone-yaas-500m-kuakata-beach-washed-away-56km-dams-damaged-says-wdb-2101041|access-date=2021-05-29|website=The Daily Star|language=en|archive-date=May 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529140902/https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh/news/cyclone-yaas-500m-kuakata-beach-washed-away-56km-dams-damaged-says-wdb-2101041|url-status=live}}</ref> A hotel along the western side of beach collapsed.<ref name=":16" /> In [[Khulna District|Khulna district]], 50,000 homes and croplands were damaged by strong winds and tidal surges produced by the cyclone and at least 5,000 were left homeless, with estimated losses in the district worth at least [[Bangladeshi taka|৳]]60 crore৳600&nbsp;million (US$7.08 &nbsp;million).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-29|title=Cyclone Yaas: Coastal Khulna suffers losses worth 60C|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/29/cyclone-yaas-coastal-khulna-suffers-losses-worth-60c|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Dhaka Tribune|archive-date=May 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529084658/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/29/cyclone-yaas-coastal-khulna-suffers-losses-worth-60c|url-status=live}}</ref> Damage in [[Bagerhat District]] were at ৳460&nbsp;million (US$5.43&nbsp;million), with the road infrastructure suffered the greatest loss.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Alam|first=Md Shah|date=June 16, 2021|title=Yaas impact damage stands at Tk 46cr in 11 sectors in Bagerhat|url=https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=317446|access-date=June 20, 2021|work=Daily Observer|language=en}}</ref> The [[Sundarbans]] were inundated with saline seawater after Yaas had moved inland, raising fears of potential damage the forest ecosystem.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-30|title=Sundarbans bears the brunt of Yaas while shielding rest of Bangladesh |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/30/sundarbans-bears-the-brunt-of-yaas-while-shielding-rest-of-bangladesh|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Dhaka Tribune|archive-date=May 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530083008/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/05/30/sundarbans-bears-the-brunt-of-yaas-while-shielding-rest-of-bangladesh|url-status=live}}</ref> The seawater filled 53 of the 54 freshwater ponds within the forest, cutting off supply of uncontaminated drinking water for wildlife and forest workers; the [[Forest Department (Bangladesh)|Bangladesh Forest Department]] stated the flooding in the Sundarbans was the worst in 14 years.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mahmud|first=Iftekhar|title=Sundarbans submerged after Cyclone Yaas|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/sundarbans-submerged-after-cyclone-yaas|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Prothomalo|language=en|archive-date=May 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530095218/https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/sundarbans-submerged-after-cyclone-yaas|url-status=live}}</ref> According to naval sources at Patenga in Chittagong, a ship, called MV ''Sanvalli'', sank near Bhasanchar in the Bay of Bengal and 12 sailors were rescued by Bangladesh Air Force helicopters.<ref>{{cite news |title=Air Force rescues 12 sailors of capsized vessel from sea near Bhashan Char |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/rohingya-crisis/2021/05/26/air-force-rescues-12-trawler-capsize-victims-from-sea-near-bhashan-char |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=May 26, 2021 |access-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526174244/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/rohingya-crisis/2021/05/26/air-force-rescues-12-trawler-capsize-victims-from-sea-near-bhashan-char |url-status=live }}</ref>.Some other districts of western Bangladesh was effected by Winds and heavy rain.

The remnants of Yaas caused light rainfall in some areas in [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yaas triggers warnings of adverse weather, natural disasters|url=https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2021/05/28/cyclone-yass-triggers-warnings-of-adverse-weather-natural-disasters|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Kathmandu Post|language=English|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528023208/https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2021/05/28/cyclone-yass-triggers-warnings-of-adverse-weather-natural-disasters}}</ref> Some climbers and hikers at [[Mount Everest]] and [[Mount Lhotse]] in the country were stranded in high summits, while several more were forced to go down due to imminent weather from the interaction of the system's remnants and a prevailing [[Western Disturbance|western disturbance]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-05-28|title=Yaas stops Everest climbers at Camp 2|url=https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/yaas-stops-everest-climbers-at-camp-2/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Nepali Times|language=en-US|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528080551/https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/yaas-stops-everest-climbers-at-camp-2/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-27|title=Drama in Nepal: Escape From Everest and Baruntse|url=https://explorersweb.com/2021/05/27/drama-in-nepal-escape-from-everest-and-baruntse/|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Explorersweb|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527093319/https://explorersweb.com/2021/05/27/drama-in-nepal-escape-from-everest-and-baruntse/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Chief Minister of West Bengal, [[Mamata Banerjee]], met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to assess and submit damage reports on May 27. The Bengal Governor, [[Jagdeep Dhankhar]], criticized Banerjee for skipping a prior review meet with Modi. Banerjee herself took aerial surveys of impacted areas in the North 24 Parganas district. He said a field survey would be conducted later on.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|date=May 28, 2021|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: Mamata meets PM to submit report on damage in Bengal, skips review meet|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-mamata-modi-to-meet-today-7333718/|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=May 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528045548/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-mamata-modi-to-meet-today-7333718/|url-status=live}}</ref> Modi announced [[Indian rupee|₹]]1,000 crore₹10&nbsp;billion (US$138 &nbsp;million) in immediate relief split between Odisha, West Bengal, and [[Jharkhand]] on May 28. Modi undertook aerial surveys of impacted areas in the [[Bhadrak district|Bhadrak]] and [[Balasore district|Balasore]] districts of Odisha, as well as [[Purba Medinipur district]] in West Bengal as well.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian PM reviews damage by Cyclone Yaas, announces financial aids - Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-05/28/c_139976243.htm|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=www.xinhuanet.com|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606114306/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-05/28/c_139976243.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Earlier on May 27, Modi had held a review meeting with Odisha's Chief Minister, [[Naveen Patnaik]]. Discussing the impact of the cyclone, Odisha's government had demanded long -term solutions to problems that were caused by repeated cyclone effects, and provision of disaster-resilient power systems. However, there were no immediate funds for this.<ref name=":14" /> Those displaced by Yaas had sought refuge in overcrowded shelters; this caused increased concern about [[COVID-19]] outbreaks in an already terrible [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|pandemic in indiaIndia]]. WASH items were in limited availability, and shelthershelter camps and WASH facilities were flooded by the storm. Critical demands for the resources were being sent through the IAG network for primary health services; this prompted the need for immediate availability of these items. Children, women, the elderly, and other groups of notable vulnerability were of high concern due to the lack of basic supplies. Psychosocial support and recreational activities for sheltering youth was also required.

across South Bengal. [[List of political parties in India|Opposition parties]] have also putting pressure to the state government for the construction of concrete embankments rather than rebuilding [[sandbars]] and weak soil embankments. The state government have already proposed the idea for construction of concrete embankments after reports of embankments broke open in South Bengal. It is currently in discussion after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her disappointment in several meetings for ineffective repair of the embankments and told the officials for finding a permanent solution.<ref>{{Cite web|title=March for concrete embankments in South 24-Parganas’sParganas's Gosaba|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/villagers-hold-march-demanding-concrete-embankments-in-south-24-parganass-gosaba/cid/1818028|access-date=2021-06-07|website=www.telegraphindia.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607150425/https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/villagers-hold-march-demanding-concrete-embankments-in-south-24-parganass-gosaba/cid/1818028|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following the destruction caused by Cyclone, the [[Government of West Bengal]] decided to start "Duare Traan" (Relief near the house) scheme, in which the relief amount would be given to everyone whose property have been destructed. But, 50% of the applications for this scheme detected as fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|title=50% of the applications for the Duare Traan scheme detected as fraud, claimed by Government of West Bengal|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/50-applications-for-cyclone-yaas-relief-in-bengal-binned-as-bogus-report-101625399792692.html|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Hindustan Times|date=July 4, 2021 |archive-date=July 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210705045600/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/50-applications-for-cyclone-yaas-relief-in-bengal-binned-as-bogus-report-101625399792692.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

*[[Cyclone BulbulMatmo–Bulbul]]