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Cyclone Murasu Approaches Andhra Coast

Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall on Andhra Pradesh's coast on November 3 with strong winds and heavy rain.

New York Editorial News Desk November 1, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Cyclone Murasu intensified into a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal on November 1.
  • Andhra Pradesh's coast faces winds up to 120 kmph and a 2-metre storm surge.
  • A red alert has been issued for five Andhra districts ahead of the cyclone's likely landfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that a deep depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' on November 1.

Andhra Pradesh's coastal regions are preparing for winds up to 120 kmph and a storm surge of two metres, with the cyclone expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur on November 3.

A red alert has been issued for five districts in Andhra Pradesh — Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam and SPSR Nellore — ahead of the cyclone's likely landfall.

The IMD warned of extremely heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on November 2 and 3, with winds of 80-90 kmph, gusting up to 100 kmph.

Odisha authorities have issued precautionary measures and emergency directives as the cyclone approaches.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu cancelled his Delhi visit on Monday due to the cyclone threat, reviewing relief measures for affected areas.

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