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Cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast with heavy rain

43 sourcesUpdated 2 Nov 2026, 7:28 pm Coverage regionsChennai · Global · India · International
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.

The India Meteorological Department reported the storm's position and trajectory as it nears the south Andhra Pradesh coast.

At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports.

Heavy rains have lashed northern Tamil Nadu and parts of Odisha, adding to concerns across the eastern coast.

Why it mattersThe storm’s landfall could trigger damaging winds, flooding, and disruption across coastal Andhra Pradesh and nearby Tamil Nadu.
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Farmers in affected areas are already worried about crop damage from a previous cyclone.

Tamil Nadu sent three NDRF teams and electricity department personnel to assist Andhra Pradesh, while Odisha officials placed districts on alert and prepared rescue teams for heavy rainfall impacts.

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Reporting broadly agrees that Cyclone Murasu is moving toward the south Andhra Pradesh coast and has already triggered weather impacts, travel disruptions and emergency preparations across nearby states.

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The storm’s landfall and its exact local effects remain subject to change as the cyclone continues to track toward shore, and the scale of disruption could shift with updated official assessments.

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The neutral coverage says Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is approaching the south Andhra Pradesh coast with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph. It reports that the India Meteorological Department provided the storm’s position and trajectory, and that at least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports. The report also says Tamil Nadu sent three NDRF teams and electricity department personnel to assist Andhra Pradesh, while Odisha placed districts on alert for heavy rainfall impacts.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The New Indian Express
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The New Indian Express Neutral framing Reported

Cyclone Murasu to cross Andhra coast with winds up to 120 kmph; heavy rain lashes northern Tamil Nadu

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According to the India Meteorological Department, Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is approaching the south Andhra Pradesh coast with expected wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations across eastern coastal states. Heavy rains have lashed northern Tamil Nadu and parts of Odisha, compounding anxieties for farmers already struggling with crop damage from a previous cyclone. Neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have dispatched rescue and power restoration teams to assist Andhra Pradesh.