Public urged to stay alert as Cyclone Murasu approaches Andhra Pradesh coast
The cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur with wind speeds of 110-120 kmph.
Cyclonic Storm Murasu is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on Monday morning, according to The Hindu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Amaravati stated the cyclone will cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur at 11.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
SPSR Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has urged the public to remain extremely vigilant as the district may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Kavali and Kandukuru between Monday evening and midnight.
The impact is expected to be felt from Nellore city to Gudur. Collector Shukla advised residents in low-lying and coastal regions to relocate to safe zones in advance. He also suggested that those in thatched huts or dilapidated structures move to safer areas.
Fishermen have been strictly instructed not to venture into the sea. The public has been advised to avoid stepping out during strong winds and to stay away from electricity poles and downed power lines.
In Nellore, schools and colleges will be closed on Monday. A 24-hour control room has been established at the Collectorate with emergency contact numbers 0861-2331261 and 7995576699.
Prakasam District Collector P. Raja Babu has also urged the public to stay cautious and released emergency contact numbers 18004250277 and 08592-295600.