Cyclone Murasu to make landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday
The severe cyclonic storm is expected to cross the coast with wind speeds reaching 120 kmph.
Cyclone Murasu is projected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur during the early hours of Tuesday, according to reports from The Indian Express and Siasat. As of Monday morning, the storm was moving west-northwest at 22 kmph and was located approximately 160 km east-southeast of Nellore.
The Meteorological Department stated that the system is likely to make landfall between 12.30 am and 4 am on Tuesday. At the time of landfall, the storm is expected to have maximum sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph.
In Andhra Pradesh, the weather department has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across most areas, including Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on Monday. Extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated at one or two locations in the Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata has forecast light rain or thundershowers for certain North Bengal districts until 8.30 am on Tuesday, and for South Bengal districts on Wednesday. In South Bengal, light to moderate rain may occur in districts including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and the 24 Parganas.
No weather warnings or swell surge alerts have been issued for the West Bengal coast. However, fishermen have been advised to avoid the West Central Bay of Bengal, the North West Bay of Bengal, and the South Odisha coast until Wednesday.