Cyclonic Storm Murasu expected to hit south Andhra Pradesh coast
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cyclone alert for Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu as the storm intensifies.
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has developed into Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which is projected to reach the south Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday morning, November 3.
As of 11:30 AM IST on November 1, the system was located over the Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal near Latitude 12.1°N and Longitude 85.3°E.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated the storm is likely to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the morning of November 2 before moving northwestwards toward the mainland.
Meteorological tracking suggests the system will cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur. Landfall is anticipated between 23:30 hrs IST on November 2 and 04:00 hrs IST on November 3.
The storm is expected to bring sustained wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Rayalaseema and south coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next three days.
The State Disaster Management Authority has advised residents in these regions to stay alert and follow all official instructions.