Machilipatnam-Narasapuram
moving along the Yanam and Kakinada coasts. The possibility of re-entry into the Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken
this morning due
to light to heavy rains on the coast
Today, Amravati: Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the region for two days, causing severe damage to agricultural and horticultural crops. Immersed the farmers vertically. Wednesday morning weakened to a hurricane. It turned into a severe blizzard at night and crossed the coast between 20 km to Machilipatnam and 40 km to Narsapur. It is likely to move north-northeast along the coasts of Yanam, Kakinada and Tuni at night, turning into an air bubble and re-entering the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to moderate rains lashed Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Guntur, Bapatla and Krishna districts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Nellore district’s Ulavapadu zone received maximum rainfall of 15.5 cm and Tirupati district Ojili received maximum rainfall of 13.6 cm.
The waves have been pounding the coast since Wednesday morning. The Uppada-Kottapalli road was destroyed by the waves. The barge, which washed ashore on Tuesday, sank in the sand. Due to the intensity of the waves it reached Kakinada beach. Approach bridge over flood canal in Pratipada zone E. Gokavaram collapsed.
Three deaths
An MPTC member traveling on a two-wheeler from S.Raivaram to Upparapalli in Nakapalli district was killed on the spot when a coconut tree fell on him. Wakapalli Srinivasa Rao (43), a laborer from Purillu, died on the day he was sleeping in Appannapeta in Kamanagaruvu area of Amalapuram zone. One person was killed in a lightning strike in Jaldanki zone of Nellore district.
Severe damage to crops on thousands of acres
Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the area. This caused severe damage to thousands of acres of agricultural and horticultural crops. Banana, papaya and vegetable farmers have suffered on a large scale. Farmers had a hard time keeping up with the dried grain. Horticultural crops and maize were damaged in Bapatla area. In Eluru, power feeders were damaged in three places due to strong winds. Farmers in Konaseema district are worried about sprouting grain. Preliminary estimate is that 900 acres of crops were damaged in Krishna district. They caused massive damage to the mango crop.
Sprouts for grain in the eyes
Today-Kakinada, Today Digital-Rajamahendravaram: With the effect of Asani storm, along with winds in Konaseema, Kakinada and East Godavari districts .. moderate rains fell. The collectors of the three districts are reviewing the situation from time to time. There were two days of power outages in several zones due to strong winds. Approach bridge over flood canal in Pratipada zone E. Gokavaram collapsed. As the Uppada Kottapalli road was damaged, the police set up checkposts and stopped traffic on that route. Farmers were troubled by the fact that 60 per cent of the grain already harvested remained in the canals. Sprouts appeared in most of the eyes with water moisture. In Konaseema, banana and groundnut crops fell.
Eluru, turmoil in the west
Digital Today, Eluru: Eluru and West Godavari districts received light rain with gusts of wind on Thursday. Here and there on the roads, the farmers who kept the grain at the quarries were in great trouble to protect them. Power poles fell to the ground due to strong winds. Trees fell in several places. In Narasapuram constituency, the sea waves were rising. The tide is high.
Flight services canceled
Gannavaram village, Visakhapatnam, News Today: Several flights operating from Vijayawada International Airport were canceled on Wednesday due to typhoon Asani. Delhi and Hyderabad services scheduled to reach Vijayawada at night have been canceled. Indigo Airlines has suspended Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Kadapa Link services. A total of 16 services were canceled, authorities said. Meanwhile, flights to Visakhapatnam International Airport were canceled. Airport Director K Srinivasa Rao said 22 Indigo, 4 Air Asia, 2 Air India and Kolkata SpiceJet flights were completely canceled.
Weak though .. Light to moderate rains
Stella, director of the Amravati Meteorological Center, said there was a possibility of light to moderate rains in the coastal areas, though the monsoon weakened and turned into a severe cyclone . Winds will be 50-60 kmph along the coast. The fishermen did not go hunting in the sea till Thursday, said Ambedkar, director of the disaster management agency. Helpline numbers 1070, 18004250101 are available for emergency assistance
