Asani makes landfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh, weakens into deep depression 

Asani would further weaken into a depression and emerge into the Bay of Bengal in the Yanam-Kakinada region in the state. People should remain cautious , SDMA Director B R Ambedkar said.

Published: 12th May 2022 12:39 AM  |   Last Updated: 12th May 2022 12:39 AM   |  A+A A-

High waves in the sea under the influence of Cyclone 'Asani' at Visakhapatnam. (File Photo | G Satyanarayana)

By PTI

AMARAVATI: Cyclonic storm Asani made landfall between Machilipatnam and Narsapuram in Andhra Pradesh late on Wednesday night after weakening into a deep depression, the State Disaster Management Authority said.

Asani would further weaken into a depression and emerge into the Bay of Bengal in the Yanam-Kakinada region in the state, SDMA Director B R Ambedkar said in a release.

However, coastal AP districts would receive moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated places with winds gushing to a speed of 50-60 km per hour, he said.

"People should remain cautious and fishermen should not venture into the sea as Bay of Bengal would continue to be rough," Ambedkar added.

On Wednesday evening, Asani lay centred some 20-30 km off Machilipatnam coast in Krishna district.

Many districts along the Bay of Bengal coast witnessed moderate to heavy rain under the influence of Asani even as the government machinery has been fully geared up to meet any emergency.

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