Cyclone Murasu: Red Alert In Andhra Pradesh, Schools Shut In Several Districts Across Southern States
Several southern states are on high alert as Cyclone Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing the threat of extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for parts of Andhra Pradesh, while neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Odisha have also stepped-up precautionary measures.
Andhra Pradesh is preparing for the impact of the cyclone after recently facing Cyclone Arnab.
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in coastal districts, including Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam and SPSR Nellore. The storm is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between late Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday.
Wind speeds could reach 100–110 kmph, with gusts of up to 120 kmph.
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Authorities have announced school and college closures in several affected districts. In Tamil Nadu, educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur will remain closed on Monday due to heavy rainfall warnings.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh have also declared holidays as a precautionary measure.
Chennai has witnessed heavy rainfall, with reports indicating that some areas received considerably higher rainfall than the city average. A storm warning flag has also been hoisted at Pamban port.
Southern Odisha is preparing for heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly in Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput and Malkangiri. Telangana has issued orange alerts for six districts, including Khammam, Nalgonda and Suryapet, with heavy rainfall expected.
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Disaster response teams have been deployed in Andhra Pradesh, including six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and seven State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams.
Three additional NDRF teams have reportedly been sent from Tamil Nadu to assist with emergency operations.
In Odisha, government employees’ leave has been cancelled in vulnerable areas, while authorities have taken precautionary steps at the Balimela Reservoir to manage water inflow.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Southwest Bay of Bengal until November 4. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow official weather updates and safety instructions.
