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Cyclone Asna, initially a cause for concern in Gujarat, ultimately brushed past the state with minimal impact, offering a sigh of relief to residents and authorities. Despite the initial threat, the cyclone moved into the Arabian Sea and headed towards Oman without causing significant damage in Gujarat. Authorities, however, took precautionary measures, evacuating over 3,500 people from danger-prone coastal areas and providing shelter in safer locations. This proactive approach, coupled with the cyclone's change in trajectory, averted any major catastrophe.
The Gujarat administration, acting swiftly on weather agency warnings, had issued a cyclone alert, prompting the evacuation of individuals residing in vulnerable areas. Local administration also urged residents of huts and mud houses to seek refuge in sturdier buildings. While the cyclone did cause some rain and strong winds, the impact was significantly less severe than initially anticipated. The lack of any reported injuries, deaths, or major structural damage testifies to the effectiveness of the preparedness measures and the cyclone's relatively harmless path.
The formation of a cyclone in August in the Arabian Sea is considered unusual, making the event even more noteworthy. The cyclone's transformation from a deep depression over land to a cyclonic storm over the sea further highlighted its atypical nature. While heavy rains and gusty winds impacted parts of Gujarat on Thursday and Friday, leading to waterlogging in some villages and road blockages, the overall impact remained limited. The swift action of the authorities in evacuating residents and the fortunate trajectory of the cyclone combined to minimize the potential devastation, ultimately leaving Gujarat with a relatively uneventful experience despite the initial alarm.
Source: Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact in Gujarat; over 3,500 evacuated from coasts