New Delhi: After causing fine devastation in the northeastern states of India and Bangladesh, Cyclone Sitarang has now completely weakened. At present, this storm is weak in Assam and surrounding areas. A cyclonic circulation lies over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. These states may receive decent rainfall in the next 24 hours.
In Bangladesh, many houses collapsed due to the storm of Sitrang. In addition, many trees were uprooted, road connectivity and power supply were disrupted. About one crore people in the adjoining districts of the coastal region could not get electricity on Tuesday. According to the report, "Till 6 pm on Tuesday, 35 deaths were reported from 16 out of 64 administrative districts. However, officials have confirmed 16 deaths so far. Others are still placed in the category of 'missing'.
According to the Meteorological Department, on October 29 and 30, Tamil Nadu, Karaikal may see heavy rains along with lightning. At the same time, madhya Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Kerala may receive decent rainfall on October 30. During the next 24 hours, northwesterly winds are likely to continue over most parts of northwest and central India. Weather is likely to remain dry in most parts of the country. Light rain is likely to occur in some parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Moderate rainfall at one or two places may occur over Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Isolated light rains are likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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