Cyclone Murasu weakens into cyclonic storm over Andhra Pradesh coast
The weather system, which made landfall near Ongole, is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night.
The weather system, which made landfall near Ongole, is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began landfall near Ongole at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts up to 120 kmph, are expected near the landfall point. The storm is moving west-northwest at about 27 kmph. Heavy rainfall and storm surges are predicted for South Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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