Cyclone Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, with reports of heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread damage to trees and power infrastructure.
Officials said thousands of trees and electricity poles were damaged, and fishing boats were also hit in Prakasam and Bapatla districts.
Authorities planned to evacuate about 30,000 people to safety, while Odisha shifted 151,434 people to safer locations as a precaution.
The landfall process was reported near Ongole and early Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 110 kilometers per hour.
Home Minister Amit Shah assured central assistance to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and residents described the cyclone as the most dangerous they had seen in years.
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All of the reporting agrees that Cyclone Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and caused heavy rain, strong winds, and infrastructure damage. The accounts also agree that evacuation efforts were underway in India’s eastern states.
Damage and evacuation counts could still be updated as officials assess the storm’s impact and complete response efforts. Wind-speed and timing details may also be refined as more reporting comes in.
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Neutral coverage consistently reports that Cyclone Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and brought severe weather to the eastern coast. It records damage to trees, power poles, and boats, along with evacuation steps in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The reporting also notes the storm’s timing, wind speeds, and the central government’s assurance of assistance. One item adds that the cyclone came shortly after Cyclone Arnab struck the region.
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Al Jazeera reports that severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rains, uprooting trees, and damaging infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. Officials stated that thousands of trees and electricity poles were damaged, and authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people to safety. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah assured central assistance, while residents described the cyclone as the most dangerous witnessed in years.
DW.com reports on various national headlines, noting that Cyclone Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and left a trail of destruction with heavy rains and strong winds. The article also covers local political and security events, including municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh, eviction drives in Assam, statements by Home Minister Amit Shah regarding voter rolls, a naval rescue of an Iranian fishing vessel, a helicopter crash in Nepal, and protests against tree felling in Karjat.
A News reports that severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh, causing widespread destruction shortly after Cyclone Arnab struck the region. The Press Trust of India stated that the storm uprooted trees and damaged power infrastructure. According to the Met Department, the landfall began early Tuesday with winds reaching up to 110 kilometers per hour, while neighboring Odisha evacuated over 150,000 people in preparation.
Jagran Josh reports that severe cyclonic storm Murasu began its landfall process close to Ongole in Andhra Pradesh. According to the India Meteorological Department, the storm brought gale winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall to southern states including Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The IMD explained that seasonal warmth and post-monsoon atmospheric conditions contributed to the development of these tropical systems.