'Asani' intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; high alert in 3 coastal states: In pics

Cyclone Asani is a name given by Sri Lanka that means `wrath` in Sinhalese.  

Zee Media Bureau | May 09, 2022, 13:38 PM IST

Asani, the severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal is expected to weaken gradually over the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system will not make landfall either in Odisha or Andhra Pradesh, IMD Director-General Mrutunjay Mohaptra said on Sunday, as per PTI.

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Cyclone Asani: Fishermen advised not to venture in sea

Cyclone Asani: Fishermen advised not to venture in sea

The weather office said very high sea conditions were likely to prevail over west-central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal and asked fishermen not to venture out in the region for the next couple of days.  (Image credit: ANI)

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Odisha and Andhra Pradesh likely to witness rainfall due to cyclonic storm Asani

Odisha and Andhra Pradesh likely to witness rainfall due to cyclonic storm Asani

Under the influence of the cyclone, coastal Odisha and adjoining areas of north coastal Andhra Pradesh are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall from Tuesday (May 10) evening, the weather office said.  (Image credit: ANI)

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West Bengal: Two tourists drowned amid Asani cyclone alert

West Bengal: Two tourists drowned amid Asani cyclone alert

Two tourists, including a woman, drowned in the sea in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district on Sunday (May 8, 2022), the PTI news agency reported.  (Image credit: Reuters)

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Asani to move Northwestwards till may 10: IMD

Asani to move Northwestwards till may 10: IMD

The severe cyclonic storm is very likely to move northwestwards till Tuesday (May 10) and reach Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts, as per IMD.  (Image credit: ANI)

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Heatwave: Delhi on Yellow alert from May 11 to 15, temperature to soar to 45 degrees Celsius

Heatwave: Delhi on Yellow alert from May 11 to 15, temperature to soar to 45 degrees Celsius

The MeT issued a yellow alert from May 11 to 15. The maximum temperature will hover between 44 and 45 degrees Celsius, resulting in heatwave conditions at a few places in the city.  (Image credit: PTI)

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