Cyclone Murasu Brings Heavy Rain to Northern Tamil Nadu and Cancels Flights
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Cyclone Murasu headed towards the coast of Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh on Monday, bringing heavy rainfall to Chennai and neighbouring districts. The severe cyclonic storm over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-north-westwards at a speed of 25 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department. The storm is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole with wind speeds reaching 110 to 120 kmph. In response to the adverse weather, Chennai Airport authorities announced the cancellation of at least eleven flights operating between Chennai and cities such as Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa, and Tiruchirappalli. Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner Sameeran stated that no major incidents or relocations to relief camps have been reported despite overnight rainfall.
Why it matters
Severe cyclonic conditions disrupt regional transport and daily life across coastal Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, affecting flight operations and commuter movement.
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