The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that Cyclone Asna, currently over the Arabian Sea, is expected to move away from the Indian coast within 24 hours.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Saturday that Cyclone Asna, a deep depression over the Arabian Sea, is expected to move West-Northwest, away from the Indian coast, within the next 24 hours. Currently, the cyclone is positioned 250 km west of Naliya in Gujarat and is moving at a speed of 14 km per hour.
It is likely to continue to move nearly west-northwestwards over northeast Arabian Sea away from Indian coast during next 24 hours and west-southwest wards subsequently. pic.twitter.com/rJVp2iEU1F
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 31, 2024
Impact on Gujarat
The cyclone has already caused heavy rainfall in Gujarat, particularly in the Kachchh region, which received significant rainfall over the last 24 hours. IMD officials also issued heavy rainfall warnings for areas including Jamnagar, Porbandar, Morbi, Dwarka, and Kutch districts. The state has recorded 882 mm of rainfall since June 1, which is 50% more than normal.
The Cyclonic Storm ASNA over northeast Arabian Sea off Kachchh and adjoining Pakistan coasts moved westwards with a speed of 14 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centered at 2330 hours IST of 30th August, 2024 over the same region, 160 km south-southwest of Karachi (Pakistan).
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 31, 2024
Flooding and disruptions in Gujarat
Due to continuous heavy rains, flooding has affected several regions in Gujarat. In Jamnagar, the road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya has been closed to traffic, and a small bridge on Sir PN Road has been partially washed away, disrupting commuter movement.
Light rains expected in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
According to IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall, even as the cyclone begins to move away from the Indian coast.
News Source:- INDIA TV
