Cyclone Asna moves away, heavy rainfall to continue in Gujarat for next five days: IMD
Gujarat floods
Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the state of Gujarat, disrupting normal life. As the state is gripped with a flooding situation in many areas, Cyclone Asna is expected to continue the severe weather conditions in the state till September 5.
The cyclone, which was expected over Saurashtra and Kutch regions, originated in the Arabian Sea due to a low-pressure condition over the Bay of Bengal on August 16. This rare cyclone is the fourth to develop in the Arabian Sea, the last being in 1944.
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IMD prediction for Gujarat
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone has weakened and is now moving away from Gujarat. However, an orange alert has been issued as heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in south Gujarat in isolated areas till September 5. Vadodara, Narmada, Bharuch, Panchmahal, Anand, Dahod, and Chota Udepur are likely to witness heavy rainfor the next few days.
The weather department also said that Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Aravalli, and Saurashtra-Kutch region are to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.
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Strong winds of about 40-50 kilometres per hour are expected over the region.
Aftermath of Gujarat rains
Many areas in Gujarat are severely waterlogged due to heavy rainbetween August 27 and 29, resulting in loss of lives and properties.
At least 36 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents. Over 18,000 have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.
In the city of Vadodara, 24 crocodiles have been rescued from residential areas who came into the city after the water level in the Vishwamitri River rose, causing terror among locals. This happened as water was released from the Ajwa dam, which caused flooding in the region.
Govt sets up team to assess flood situation
The central government on Sunday set up a team to assess the damage caused by rain and floods in Gujarat. The team is being led by the executive director of the National Institute of Disaster Management.
(With inputs from agencies)
