21 Flights Cancelled As Severe Cyclone Heads Towards Andhra Coast
What Happened
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 11:30 pm on November 2 and early November 3. The IMD forecasts winds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. The storm has disrupted air travel, with 10 IndiGo flights cancelled at Vijayawada and 11 at Chennai. Odisha has placed five southern districts on high alert and stepped up evacuations in vulnerable areas.
Key Takeaways
Authorities across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are ramping up preparedness ahead of tonight’s expected landfall, while passengers face flight disruptions across parts of southern India.