International Weather: Cyclone Murasu Targets Andhra Pradesh Coast With 120 km/h Gusts
The storm is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and bring 100-110 km/h winds, extreme rain and a 1-metre storm surge, the IMD said.
- On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department reported that a deep depression intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu, forecast to strike the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur by Tuesday morning.
- This storm arrives as Andhra Pradesh recovers from Cyclone Arnab, which struck days earlier, killing five people and submerging crops in more than 3.5 lakh hectares of land.
- Meteorologists forecast wind speeds reaching 120 kmph, creating high to very high seas with waves of nine to 14 metres in the core impact area.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu cancelled his Delhi visit to oversee preparedness, with authorities readying 1,688 medical teams and 116 relief camps.
- Heavy rainfall is expected across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Odisha through Wednesday, as officials issued red alerts for five districts in Andhra Pradesh.
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A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, November 1, intensified into a cyclone which has been named ‘Murasu’ by India, meaning war drum. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the latest storm is set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on the morning of November 3 … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel…
Chandrababu Naidu Cancels Delhi Visit Amid Cyclone Murasu, Red Alert In 5 Andhra Districts
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has cancelled his scheduled visit to Delhi on Monday, 2 November, as Cyclone Murasu is moving towards the state's coastline. The weather system is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and bring
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