New Delhi: According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) Senior Scientist RK Jenamani, the strong cyclonic storm 'Asani' is anticipated to recurve over the sea away from the coast and would not cross Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, or West Bengal.

According to Jenamani, the Asani is currently located between 450 and 500 kilometres south of Visakhapatnam and Puri. "This system is currently a severe cyclonic storm. In the last 12 hours, it has been moving northwest at a speed of about 21 to 25 kilometres. This will keep moving forward. It's heading for Andhra Pradesh's north coast and Odisha "He went on to say that it will recurve starting Tuesday, May 10.

From May 10-11, the Met Department predicts heavy to very heavy isolated rainfall in the districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, such as East Godavari, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, and the coastal district of Odisha.

"Away from the shore, it will recurve north-northeast. We have projected heavy to very heavy isolated rainfall just under its influence. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal are not affected by the cyclone. It is recurving away from the coast over the water "he stated. From May 10 onwards, certain coastal areas of Odisha are predicted to receive severe rainfall due to the effect of Asani. 

Cyclone Asani has moved almost west-northwestwards with a speed of 25 kmph in the previous hours, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar Senior Scientist Umashankar Das, and is predicted to weaken into a cyclonic storm.

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