Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain to Prakasam and Bapatla districts
The severe cyclonic storm crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kothapatnam early on Tuesday, reducing the rainfall deficit in Prakasam.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kothapatnam at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to The Hindu. The storm brought heavy rainfall to the Prakasam and Bapatla districts overnight, reducing the rainfall deficit in Prakasam from over 64 per cent to 58.6 per cent.
In Naguluppalapadu, rainfall reached 198.01 mm, while Kothapatnam recorded 182.25 mm. Other areas including Acharya N. G.
Ranga Agricultural University in Bapatla, Chirala, and Bapatla town also received significant rainfall. Narsapuram in West Godavari recorded 109 mm, while Ongole Urban and Chilakapadu recorded 106 mm and 104.5 mm respectively.
Prakasam District Collector P Raja Babu said that high tides and strong winds are affecting the coastline. He noted that 26 vulnerable villages and 70 habitations may be affected. Authorities have moved residents to relief shelters, with special attention given to women, children, and pregnant women.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued an alert for Prakasam and SPSR Nellore districts, where gale winds may persist until noon. A storm surge warning is also in place for Bapatla and Krishna districts, with a surge of 1.0-1.5 metres expected to flood low-lying coastal areas.
Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been stationed along the 74-kilometre coastline. A red alert has been issued for Tirupati, Nandyal, and Palnadu for Tuesday, while 11 other districts are under an orange alert.