Cyclone Asna's fury: Over 30 dead, thousands evacuated in Gujarat

Over 30 people have lost their lives due to intense rainfall in the state of Gujarat in western India, reported "India Today" on Friday. Due to the approaching cyclone Asna, a decision was made to close all schools in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi.

Since the beginning of the week, an atmospheric low over the Arabian Sea has brought heavy rains and strong winds, causing devastation in western India and southern Pakistan.

Indian media report that over 32,000 people have been evacuated in Gujarat. The number of fatalities, according to various sources, ranges from 32 to 35 people.

The meteorological office in Karachi reported that 147 mm (6 inches) of rain fell overnight from Thursday to Friday. The city authorities have urged residents to stay indoors.

In Pakistan, fishermen and sailors have been warned to avoid going out to sea due to potential flooding in both the cities and mountainous areas.

Meteorologists predict that the low-pressure system will move over the Arabian Sea towards the northwest over the next two days and transform into a cyclone.

If these forecasts come true, it will be the first cyclone in the Arabian Sea since August 1976 and the fourth in the last 80 years.