No, Asna is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-09-03T06:00:00.000Z.
Asna formed on 2024-08-25T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-09-03T06:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.
Asna achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 72 km/h (39 kt / 45 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 990 hPa.
According to current forecasts, Asna is expected to pass approximately 152 km from Karachi, presenting a moderate risk of wind and rain impacts.
Based on track data, Asna is expected to remain approximately 380 km from Muscat, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Asna is expected to remain approximately 516 km from Mumbai, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Visakhapatnam from Asna. Please monitor future track updates.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 50-150 mm (2-6 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 07:20 PM.
Asna developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Asna at 19.9°N, 60.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Asna at 19.9°N, 60.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Asna at 19.8°N, 60.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Asna at 19.7°N, 60.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Asna at 19.7°N, 60.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Asna at 19.9°N, 60.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Asna at 20.2°N, 61.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Asna at 20.4°N, 61.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Asna at 20.6°N, 61.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Asna at 20.9°N, 61.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Asna at 21.2°N, 61.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Asna at 21.4°N, 61.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Asna at 21.7°N, 61.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 21.9°N, 61.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Asna at 22.2°N, 61.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 22.5°N, 61.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 22.7°N, 62.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 22.9°N, 62.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.1°N, 62.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.3°N, 63.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 63.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 63.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 64.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 64.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 64.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 65.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 65.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 66.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.6°N, 66.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 66.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 67.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 67.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 68.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.3°N, 68.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.3°N, 68.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.4°N, 68.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 69.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.5°N, 69.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Asna at 23.6°N, 69.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.6°N, 69.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Asna at 23.7°N, 69.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.7°N, 69.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 69.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.9°N, 69.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.0°N, 69.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.0°N, 70.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.0°N, 70.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.0°N, 70.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.9°N, 70.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 70.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.7°N, 71.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 23.7°N, 71.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 72.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 72.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 72.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 23.8°N, 72.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.8°N, 72.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 23.8°N, 73.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 23.7°N, 73.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 23.8°N, 73.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.1°N, 74.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.2°N, 74.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.3°N, 74.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 24.3°N, 74.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Asna at 24.3°N, 75.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 24.4°N, 75.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Asna at 24.5°N, 76.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 0 km/h
Asna at 24.6°N, 76.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Asna at 24.6°N, 76.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Asna at 24.5°N, 77.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Cyclone Asna (2024): A Retrospective Analysis
1. Formation and Meteorological History
Cyclone Asna was a rare tropical cyclone that formed over the Arabian Sea during the peak southwest monsoon season. It originated from a low-pressure area that developed on August 25, 2024, near the coast of Gujarat, India. The system gradually intensified under favorable conditions, including warm sea surface temperatures and low vertical wind shear. On August 30, it was classified as a Cyclonic Storm by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), receiving the name "Asna." The storm reached its peak intensity on August 31, with maximum sustained winds of 94 km/h (58 mph) according to the HWRF model. Asna moved northwestward, skirting the coasts of India and Pakistan, before making landfall in Oman on September 1. It dissipated on September 2 over the Arabian Peninsula.
2. Impact and Damages
India: The storm brought heavy rainfall to Gujarat and Rajasthan, with accumulations exceeding 50 cm in some areas. This led to severe flooding, damaging infrastructure and agriculture. At least 50,000 people were affected, and economic losses were estimated at $100 million.
Pakistan: Coastal areas of Sindh experienced squally winds and rainfall, causing minor damage to crops and property. No casualties were reported.
Oman: The storm made landfall with winds of 72 km/h, affecting about 21,500 people. Storm surge reached 0.4 m, causing coastal flooding. Damage was limited due to low population density.
3. Government Response and Relief Efforts
India: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed teams for rescue and relief operations. The government provided financial assistance to affected families and initiated restoration of power and communication lines.
Pakistan: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued warnings and coordinated relief efforts. No major relief operations were required.
Oman: The National Committee for Emergency Management activated response plans, providing shelter and supplies to affected residents.
Conclusion
Cyclone Asna was a moderate storm that highlighted the vulnerability of monsoon-affected regions to tropical cyclones. Its rarity during the monsoon season underscores the need for continued monitoring and preparedness.
