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Cyclone Murasu threatens Andhra Pradesh as nearby states prepare for heavy rain
Cyclone Murasu is expected to reach Andhra Pradesh on November 3, with winds of 100–110 kmph and stronger gusts.
The storm formed over the Bay of Bengal and is forecast to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur.
Andhra Pradesh is still dealing with damage from Cyclone Arnab, which made landfall on October 28.
Officials across several states are preparing for heavy rain and dangerous winds, including in Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Telangana.
Andhra Pradesh officials have been told to prepare rescue teams and equipment, while low-lying areas in southern Odisha are being evacuated.
Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur are closed on November 2, and Telangana has issued weather alerts for 11 districts.
The storm could damage about 15,128 electricity poles, according to preliminary estimates, while Odisha is also searching for 10 people missing after Arnab.
Cyclone Murasu is forecast to reach the Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of November 3, bringing winds of up to 110 kmph and heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department said the storm intensified over the Bay of Bengal on November 1.
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Telangana authorities have issued warnings or stepped up preparations.
The Hindu placed the expected landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, while Hindustan Times reported it was expected near Bapatla.
Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur were ordered closed on November 2 because of heavy rain.
- Who
- Cyclone Murasu is threatening Andhra Pradesh and nearby states.
- What
- The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds; authorities are preparing for possible impacts.
- When
- It intensified on November 1, 2026, and is forecast to make landfall on the morning of November 3.
- Where
- The expected landfall is on the Andhra Pradesh coast. The Hindu says between Nellore and Narsapur; Hindustan Times says near Bapatla.
- Why
- Not stated
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A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Murasu.
Odisha reported that Cyclone Arnab’s death toll had risen to six, with 10 people still missing.
Heavy rain was forecast in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur were closed.
Murasu is forecast to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
- Storm name
- Murasu, meaning war drum
- Forecast landfall
- Morning of November 3, 2026
- Expected wind speeds
- 100–110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, according to The Hindu
- Andhra Pradesh preparations
- Preliminary estimates indicate winds could damage about 15,128 electricity poles across 12 districts
- Tamil Nadu closures
- Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur closed on November 2
- Odisha search
- 10 people remained missing after Cyclone Arnab as of November 1
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Another cyclone is approaching Andhra Pradesh and officials must remain fully prepared to undertake relief and rescue operations, as a severe cyclonic storm is expected to cross the coast near Bapatla on the morning of November 3.
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Cyclonic Storm “MURASU” Intensifies Over the Bay of Bengal Cyclonic Storm “MURASU” is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the morning of 02 November 2026. It is very likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur during midnight of 02
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