Cyclone Murasu likely to hit Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday morning
The storm is expected to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur with wind speeds reaching 120 kmph.
The cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to make landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur between Monday midnight and the early hours of Tuesday, according to reports by The Hindu and The New Indian Express.
The system, which was moving west-northwestwards at 25 kmph on Sunday evening, is predicted to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday morning. Wind speeds during landfall are expected to reach 100 to 120 kmph.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Tiruvallur district for the 24-hour period ending 8.30 am on Monday. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, and Nilgiris.
Chennai District Collector S. Malathi Helen has announced a holiday for schools on Monday due to the anticipated heavy rains. In Nilgiris, heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning is expected to continue on Tuesday.
In Odisha, the storm may cause heavy to very heavy rain in the Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, and Ganjam districts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Light to moderate rain is expected across most of the state.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea for the next two to three days as sea conditions are expected to become very rough.