Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain and flash flood alerts to Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department has issued flash flood warnings for several coastal districts as the severe cyclonic storm continues to impact the region.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall near Kothapatnam in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh between 3.30 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to The Hindu. The storm brought winds of up to 120 kmph and heavy rainfall to the coastal belt.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued flash flood alerts for the Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna, Eluru, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts due to a moderate threat from storm surges. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) also warned of likely very heavy rainfall in Polavaram, Kakinada, NTR, Krishna, Bapatla, and Palnadu.
In Bapatla district, Konanki recorded 182.25 mm and Martur recorded 174.75 mm of rain between 8.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday. In Palnadu district, Edlapadu recorded 147.45 mm and Chilakaluripeta recorded 147.13 mm during the same period.
The storm is also affecting neighbouring regions. The Hawk reported that the system influenced northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where continuous rainfall was recorded from midnight. Urban Acres noted that heavy rain warnings were issued for eastern and southern Telangana districts, including Khammam and Nalgonda, as the system moves towards the Andhra coast.