Cyclone Asani: Cyclone ‘Asani’ may knock today, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Andaman and Nicobar, read- 10 updates

Due to the effect of Cyclone Asani, normal life was affected in some parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to rain and strong winds on Sunday.

The Meteorological Department has warned that Cyclone Asani may knock in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday. During this, there is a possibility of heavy rain and strong winds in Andaman and Nicobar. Due to the impact of Cyclone Asani, normal life was affected in some parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to rain and strong winds on Sunday.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrityunjya Mohapatra said that cyclone ‘Asani’ is expected to move from Andaman Islands towards Myanmar and south Bangladesh coast. He said that the cyclone is not expected to hit the Andaman Islands.

Read, 10 updates related to Cyclone Asani

1. According to IMD, on Monday, the weather system is expected to first form under deep pressure and later turn into a cyclonic storm. It is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 12 hours and into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours, the IMD bulletin said.
2. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur at most places of Andaman Islands on March 21. On the other hand, heavy to very heavy rains may occur in some parts of the island and very heavy in some parts. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers very likely at isolated places over Nicobar Islands.
3. The Meteorological Department has forecast that by this evening the wind speed can move from 55 to 65 kmph and it can reach 85 kmph, while on 22 March also the wind speed can move.
4. According to the IMD, so far this pressure is there, which will deepen into a high pressure by Monday morning and by Monday evening it will intensify into a cyclonic storm. If it emerges as a cyclonic storm, it will be known as Cyclone Asani.
5. Several teams of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) have been deployed in Port Blair. People living along the coast have been evacuated. Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard are on standby.
6. The Union Home Ministry said that the Center is ready for all possible help if needed. According to officials, around 100 NDRF personnel have been deployed in different parts of the island group and six relief camps have also been set up as a precautionary measure.
7. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the islands on Monday and Tuesday. There is a possibility of partial disruption of power lines, flooding of roads and local landslides or mudslides during this period.
8. On Saturday, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration issued an advisory for fishermen and appealed not to venture into the sea between March 19 and 22 regarding the first cyclone Asani of the year over the Bay of Bengal.
9. According to a special bulletin issued by IMD, the pressure over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea moved north and northeast at a speed of 12 kmph and north Andaman Sea at 5.30 pm on Sunday. focused on.
10. The IMD bulletin said that it is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 12 hours and into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours.