Cyclone 'Yaas' May Impact 3 Northeastern States Causing Moderate to Heavy Rains

GUWAHATI/AGARTALA: Cyclone 'Yaas' is likely to affect three northeastern states - Assam, Meghalaya and Sikkim - causing moderate to heavy rains on May 26-27, IMD officials said on Monday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said that the intensity of rain depends on the cyclone movements. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a tweet, said : 'Cyclone YAAS' is likely to affect the (northeastern) region on 26-27 May. Hon'ble UHM Amit Shah called and enquired about preparedness of Assam, Sikkim and Meghalaya. ''Informed that emergency services have been pressed into action. Grateful, to Hon'ble UHM for his continued concern for the region.'' (IANS)

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