Cyclone Murasu Weakens to Cyclonic Storm After Andhra Landfall
· World · The Hindu, The Independent, DW
Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh between 3:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The storm had sustained winds of 110 to 120 kmph during landfall and crossed the coast in Prakasam district. Officials from the India Meteorological Department reported the system is moving north-northwestwards at 8 kmph. By noon, the system is expected to weaken into a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 80 to 90 kmph. It may further weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night. Heavy rainfall is likely to continue over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh for the next 12 hours.
Why it matters
Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh including NTR, Krishna, West Godavari, Palnadu, Guntur and Prakasam are receiving heavy rain, with some locations recording over 44 mm in a short window, raising flood and disruption risks for residents and infrastructure.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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