Cyclone Murasu Intensifies, Andhra Pradesh Braces For Landfall Tonight
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 4 am on November 3, according to the India Meteorological Department. Winds during landfall are forecast at 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. As of 5:30 am on November 2, the cyclone was about 260 km southeast of Ongole and moving west-northwestwards at 25 kmph.
Key Takeaways
Coastal Andhra Pradesh faces the greatest immediate risk tonight, with the IMD warning of a severe cyclone bringing very strong winds and heavy rainfall as it approaches landfall.