Andhra Pradesh CM cancels Delhi visit as cyclone Murasu threatens coast
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed state preparedness on Sunday as a severe cyclonic storm approaches the coast.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu cancelled his scheduled Monday visit to Delhi on Sunday to review government preparedness for an approaching cyclone, according to reports from Deccan Chronicle, ANI, and Telangana Today.
The cyclone, named Murasu, is expected to become a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of November 2. Officials stated the system may cross the coast near Bapatla or between Nellore and Narsapur between the midnight of November 2 and the early morning of November 3.
Wind speeds during landfall are projected to reach 100–110 kmph. Authorities warned that strong winds could damage between 12,102 and 15,128 electricity poles across 12 districts.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for November 3 and 4, with 20 mandals expected to receive extremely heavy rain. These include nine mandals in Eluru, five in Krishna, five in NTR, and one in Bapatla.
On November 3, average rainfall is projected at 179mm in Eluru, 163mm in Krishna, 161mm in NTR, 147mm in West Godavari, 119mm in Guntur, and 104mm in Bapatla. An inflow of approximately 32,500 cusecs is expected at Budameru.
Naidu directed officials to issue situation bulletins every four hours and instructed telecom companies to prevent network disruptions. He also reviewed relief operations following damage from Cyclone Arnab.