Cyclone Asani to reach Odisha, Andhra Pradesh coast by May 10; to weaken thereafter

Severe cyclonic storm, Asani, which originated over parts of Bay of Bengal is likely to reach the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast by May 10, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday.

“Thereafter, it is very likely to recurve north-north eastwards and move towards northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast,” it said. The storm is likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during the next 48hours, the department said.

Asani originated over west central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal moved nearly northwestwards with a speed of 25 kmph on May 09 near 920 km northwest of Car Nicobar, 770 km west-northwest of Port Blair, 500 km southeast of Visakhapatnam and 650 km south of Puri.