Cyclone Asna to shift west-northwest, moving away from Indian coastline within 24 hours. admin, August 30, 2024 A heavy rainfall warning was issued for the areas of Jamnagar, Porbandar, Morbi, Swarka, and Kutch districts on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a deep depression was moving at a speed of 14 km per hour with a latitude of 23.6° N and a longitude of 66.4°E, 250 km West of Naliya in Gujarat, 160 km South-South West of Karachi in Pakistan, and 350 km East-Southeast of Pasni in Pakistan. IMD scientist Ramashray Yadav stated that Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar would receive light to moderate rains on Friday. Kachchh received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Gujarat receiving 882 mm of rainfall since June 1, which is 50% more than normal. Saurashtra and Kachchh regions have also recorded more than normal rainfall. Yadav mentioned that light to moderate rains are expected for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on that day. Following incessant rainfall in Gujarat, floods have led to the closure of the road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya in Jamnagar. Additionally, a portion of a small bridge over Sir PN Road has been washed away due to flooding, impacting the movement of commuters. India Meteorological Department (IMD)