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Cyclone Asani: Nearly 30 flights to and from Vizag airport have been cancelled in wake of the severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ in Bay of Bengal. Several airlines —IndiGo, AirAsia have announced the cancellation of all their flights in and out of Visakhapatnam. Besides, national carrier Air India has also cancelled Mumbai-Raipur-Visakhapatnam and Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights. Meanwhile, with ‘Asani’ moving closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast, parts of the coastal region are experiencing gusty winds and rains.
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In the wake of cyclone Asani, high tidal waves were seen in some coastal villages in Uppada area of Kakinada distreict. Authorities have warned fishermen not to venture into the sea and those already at sea have been advised to return.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has asked people to remain alert in view of the forecast of heavy rains in coastal Andhra from Tuesday evening. Gusty winds with speed of 40-60 kmph are likely along the coast.
It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards till May 10 night and reach west central Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh coast and adjoining Odisha coast. Thereafter, it is very likely to recurve north-northeast wards and move towards Northwest Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts. It is likely to weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours.
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