Cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast with heavy rain forecast
Extremely heavy rain is expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on November 2 and 3.
Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross south Andhra Pradesh overnight, according to The Hindu. The storm is forecast to bring winds of up to 120 kmph to the region.
Extremely heavy rain is predicted for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on November 2 and 3, while Telangana is expected to see heavy rain on November 3.
The cyclone has caused flight cancellations on Monday, November 2, including 10 IndiGo flights from Gannavaram Airport and flights arriving at and departing from Chennai airport.
In Odisha, officials said the government expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas on Monday after the system intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy rain has already lashed Konaseema as the cyclone approaches the coast.