
Cyclone Yaas made a landfall near Dhamra port in Odisha. The second cyclone of 2021 has struck Odisha and parts of West Bengal with a speed of 150 kmph, risking countless lives and livelihoods. Categorised as a very severe cyclonic storm, it has had a devastating impact leaving many with increased suffering while in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. SEEDS is responding to the immediate needs reported from the ground by its local partners and volunteers in the worst affected districts. SEEDS is responding to needs with support of dry ration, safe drinking water, covid care essentials and other necessary items of home utility in Balasore, Bhadarak, districts of Odisha and East Medinipur, 24 South Paraganas districts in West Bengal.