Cyclone Asna, first since 1964 to form in Arabian sea, to miss Gujarat: IMD
The weather system has already caused extreme weather in Gujarat, even in its pre-cyclonic stage.
Vadodara, the worst-hit city from the recent downpour, experienced some relief as the Vishwamitri river's water level dropped from 37 feet to 32 feet in the morning. (Express Photo) The deep depression off the Gujarat coast has intensified into Cyclone Asna — only the second of its kind to form over the Arabian Sea since 1964 — the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Friday.
Cyclone Asna, named by Pakistan, is moving away from the Indian coast and will not hit Gujarat, as per satellite observations as of 11.30 am Friday. The weather system has already caused extreme weather in the state, even in its pre-cyclonic stage. Additionally, an off-shore trough running from north Kerala to Gujarat will keep the southwest monsoon active to vigorous over the west coast.
In its latest forecast, the IMD said heavy rainfall (64-115 mm in 24 hours) will continue over Gujarat till Saturday. After a brief lull, heavy rainfall is expected over the Kutch-Saurashtra region on September 2 and 3.
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