In view of Cyclone “Asani,”  the Andhra Pradesh Weather Department issued a high alert on the 10th of May, Tuesday.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) rainfall alert has been issued for Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.  Furthermore, the Telugu State’s weather forecast department said, the intensity of the storm was particularly high in North coastal Andhra districts, which have become turbulent. 

The authorities also said that Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts are said to receive heavy rainfall.  The Meteorological Department officials issued a yellow alert for the respective districts.  The storm is expected to bring gusts of 40 to 60 kmph along the coast. 

Meanwhile, in view of the storm, the State Aviation Ministry cancelled several flights, including IndiGo flights from Visakhapatnam.  The decision was taken as a precautionary measure amid Cyclone “Asani”.

On the 10th of May, Tuesday Indigo announced cancelling a total of 23 services and also informed about the cancellation of Air Asia’s Delhi-Visakhapatnam and Bangalore-Visakhapatnam flights.

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