Two Cyclones in Days! After Cyclone Arnab, Why Is Bay of Bengal Seeing Another Powerful Storm?

Two Severe Cyclones In Five Days: El Niño, Warm Seas Fuel Unusual Andhra Weather

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The occurrence of two severe cyclones off the Andhra Pradesh coast within five days is unusual, but it does not indicate an established weather pattern. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the back-to-back storms are a coincidence, with a combination of El Niño conditions, rising ocean temperatures and favourable atmospheric factors contributing to their formation.</p> <p>Speaking to ABP News, IMD Di…

Arnab-Murasu first double cyclone to hit Bengal-Andhra stretch in less than 7 days

Rare double cyclone event: Arnab hit Andhra Oct 28, Murasu follows within 7 days. Scientists cite Bay of Bengal heat and unusual conditions.

Two cyclones in days! After Cyclone Arnab, why is Bay of Bengal seeing another powerful storm?

Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of November 3. The IMD has issued heavy rainfall, strong wind and storm surge warnings for Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ to hit south AP coast tonight; Govt intensifies preparedness – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on November 3, 2026 12:42 am by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN / NEWS DESK Cyclone Murasu has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, disrupting air travel and triggering emergency preparations across southern and eastern India, just days after Cyclone Arnab struck Andhra Pradesh. Murasu, named after a traditional Tamil drum historically used for announcements and ceremonies, developed over the west-central Bay of Bengal before strengthening into a s…