Cyclone Murasu expected to make landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast
The severe cyclonic storm is predicted to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur by early morning on November 3.
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur between late night on November 2 and the early hours of November 3, according to The Hindu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated the storm is likely to bring winds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.
The storm was centred approximately 120 km east-southeast of Nellore and 170 km northeast of Chennai at 11.30 a.m. on November 2. Heavy rain has already lashed Konaseema in Andhra Pradesh, while widespread rainfall has caused waterlogging and road damage in northern and central Chennai since Sunday night.
In response to the storm, Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors ordered the closure of schools and colleges on Monday. Eleven flights at Chennai airport and ten IndiGo flights from Gannavaram Airport were cancelled on November 2. The Odisha government also expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparedness in Bapatla district via video conference on Monday. He requested assistance from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.
Joseph Vijay and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to help restore electricity infrastructure. Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R.
Nirmal Kumar said 25 teams with equipment are being sent to Andhra Pradesh today to assist with power restoration.