Cyclone Murasu expected to hit Andhra Pradesh coast by November 3
The storm is predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 120 kmph to coastal regions.
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to make landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, according to Urban Acres reporting the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The landfall is forecast to occur between late November 2 and early November 3.
The IMD stated that the storm intensified over the west-central and southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving northwest at approximately 20 kmph. At 2.30am on Monday, the system was positioned roughly 260 km east-northeast of Chennai and 290 km east-southeast of Nellore.
The cyclone is expected to bring winds of 100-110 kmph with gusts reaching 120 kmph. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, which may disrupt electricity, telecommunications, roads, and coastal movement.
Other states are also expected to be affected. Odisha may see heavy rainfall on November 3, with an orange warning issued for Rayagada district for November 3 and 4. Telangana could face a thundersquall with gusts up to 70 kmph, while Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are also expected to receive rain.
In northern and central India, East Uttar Pradesh and parts of Bihar may see rainfall until November 4. Assam and Meghalaya are likely to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain on November 3, while Himachal Pradesh could see light snowfall in higher-altitude areas like Shimla and Kinnaur.