Cyclone Asna Moves Away from Gujarat, Heavy Rains Continue to Impact Region
The rare August cyclone has caused significant flooding and displacement in Gujarat, with ongoing alerts for heavy rainfall.
- Cyclone Asna, a rare meteorological event, has moved west-northwest over the Arabian Sea, away from the Indian coast.
- Heavy rains have led to severe flooding in Gujarat, resulting in 32 deaths and the evacuation of over 32,000 people.
- The IMD has issued orange and red alerts for various regions, predicting continued heavy rainfall in Gujarat and other areas.
- Train services have been disrupted due to waterlogging, and road infrastructure has been damaged by the floods.
- Authorities have relocated thousands to safer locations and are monitoring the situation closely to provide necessary aid.