Cyclone Murasu threatens Odisha with heavy rain
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for five southern districts as the cyclone moves towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast.
Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Odisha, particularly in the south, over the coming days, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri, predicting heavy to very heavy rain at certain locations on November 3 and 4.
While the cyclone is not expected to make direct landfall in Odisha, its movement towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast is likely to cause widespread thunderstorms and rain.
The IMD forecasts that Murasu may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal on Monday, crossing the coast between Nellore and Narasapur by the morning of November 3.
Wind speeds during landfall are predicted to reach 100-110 kmph, with gusts hitting 120 kmph.
On Monday, Ganjam and Gajapati may see 7 cm to 12 cm of rain at isolated spots, while a yellow warning for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for 16 districts.