Cyclone Asani

IMD predicts fresh heatwave spell in Delhi from Friday; max temperature today to hover at 40°C

A fresh heatwave spell was predicted over Delhi from Sunday, but easterly winds prevailing in the national capital under the impact of Cyclone Asani shielded the city against it

Cyclone Asani update: Red alert in Andhra Pradesh as cyclonic storm changes direction; NDRF teams deployed in state

In view of Cyclone Asani, the Odisha government has put five districts on high alert as the storm will come 'very close' to land at a place between Kakinada and Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Asani: All flights from Visakhapatnam cancelled

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed many parts of the city and the district, under the influence of Cyclone Asani on Tuesday

Cyclone Asani: Fishermen out in sea despite warning narrowly escape as boats capsize off Odisha’s Ganjam coast; WATCH

Fishermen from Sanaryapalli, Bada Aryapalli and Golabandha areas were returning to the coast in their six fishing vessels. However, the boats sank after being caught in the rough sea conditions at Aryapalli

Cyclone Asani update: Strong winds, rain lash Andhra Pradesh, flights cancelled; IMD says storm to weaken in next 24 hours

The India Meteorological Department said there is a possibility that cyclonic storm Asani may not make landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast. It has also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places in north coastal Andhra for the next two days

As Asani intensifies, a look at why and how cyclones are named

Cyclones occur several times across the globe throughout the year and each time with an interesting name like Asani, or Aila or Amphan they become an intriguing topic of discussion

Cyclone Asani gets stronger, but no landfall in Odisha, Andhra, says IMD; alert in three states

Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh have been put on a high alert ahead of the heavy rain forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Under the influence of the system in the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms, lightning and rain is forecast over Bihar, Jharkhand and Sikkim too till 12 May

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, Odisha, Bengal on alert

Stating that the system will not make landfall either in Odisha or Andhra Pradesh, IMD DG Mrutunjay Mohaptra said the cyclone will move parallel to the east coast and cause rainfall from Tuesday evening

India prepares for first cyclone of 2022: Explained how Cyclone Asani got its name

Asani is a name given by Sri Lanka. But how are the names of cyclones decided? We take a look, as evacuations begin in Andaman and Nicobar Islands where heavy rainfall is predicted

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

The Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard are on stand by and Central ministries are ready with assistance if required, said ministry of home affairs