‘Asani’ transferring in a ‘cone of uncertainty’ over Bay of Bengal 

By PTI

AMARAVATI: The cyclonic storm Asani is at present transferring in a “cone of uncertainty” over west-central Bay of Bengal and is anticipated to cross the coast anyplace between Kakinada and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday night.

Special Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) G Sai Prasad mentioned they have been always monitoring the trail of the cyclone and, accordingly, issuing alerts to the respective district administration.

#CycloneAsani | Cyclone warning & a pink alert is given to Andhra Pradesh. Till y’day, observe was displaying a northwest course however in final 6 hrs it is transferring in the direction of WNW course. So,it’s extremely close to to our Andhra Pradesh coast: Visakhapatnam cyclone warning centre director, Sunanda pic.twitter.com/fz3pDB1ubP

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“We have already sent nine teams each of National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force to the coastal districts for emergency operations,” the Special Chief Secretary mentioned.

State Disaster Management Authority Director B R Ambedkar mentioned gale with a velocity of 75-95 kmph was doubtless alongside the Bay of Bengal coast beneath the impression of Asani.

The cyclonic storm would additionally trigger mild to very heavy rainfall in coastal districts as additionally components of Rayalaseema from Tuesday night time, Ambedkar mentioned in a launch.

The official equipment within the coastal districts has been placed on excessive alert, he mentioned, including management rooms have been arrange in lots of district Collectorates. The storm could ultimately weaken right into a cyclone and head in the direction of north Andhra-Odisha coast on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, flight providers to and from Visakhapatnam airport have been cancelled in view of the cyclone menace.

While Indigo, which operates numerous flights from the port metropolis, cancelled 23 of its providers, different operators like Air Asia and Air India have additionally suspended their providers. Activities within the Visakhapatnam Port Trust have been additionally suspended due to the storm.

Many locations in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and far-off districts like Chittoor and Tirupati skilled rain on Tuesday beneath the impression of Asani.