Cyclone Asani to intensify into deep depression during next 24 hours, says IMD

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said Cyclone Asani is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours. In a tweet today by the weather agency, it read, “At 1130 hours IST of today, Depression over southeast of Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea lay centred near 10.4°N/92.8°E, about 140 km north of Car Nicobar, 140 km south of Port Blair. To move nearly northwards along and off A & N Islands, intensify into a Deep Depression during next 24 hours.”

At 1130 hrs IST of today, D over southeast BOB and adjoining south Andaman Sea lay centered near 10.4°N/92.8°E, about 140 km north of Car Nicobar ,140 km south of Port https://t.co/kPvyqOuD7u move nearly northwards along & off A & N Islands,intensify into a DD during next 24 hrs. pic.twitter.com/gi8dpga2gn

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) March 20, 2022

Indian Coast Guard ships have been shepherding the fishermen out at sea and issuing weather warnings on Sunday afternoon ahead of the upcoming Cyclone Asani. IMD today informed that the low-pressure area in South East of the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by 21 March.

Ministry of Home Affairs, in its official statement about two days ago had informed that one National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been deployed in Port Blair and that additional teams are ready and will be airlifted if required.

Andaman and Nicobar administration is ready with sufficient stocks of emergency supplies and measures to protect population and restoration of infrastructure, the ministry informed. Further, fishing, tourism and shipping activities have been stopped. Fishermen have been advised to return from sea. Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard are on stand by. Central ministries are ready with assistance if required, ministry of home affairs stated. The Union home secretary has directed Central ministries and agencies to keep regular watch and be in touch with Andaman and Nicobar Administration, the official said. This year’s first cyclone is set to develop in the Bay of Bengal around 21 March, the IMD notified. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.