Severe cyclonic storm Murasu makes landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh
The storm brought winds of up to 120 kmph and a potential 2-metre storm surge to the coast.
The landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to The Hindu. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that maximum sustained wind speeds at the landfall point reached between 110 kmph and 120 kmph.
By 3 a.m., the storm's inner spiral band in the northern sector and the wall cloud region had begun moving onto land. The system is expected to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur, moving north-northwestwards after landfall.
P.L.N. Murthy, Head of the Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam, stated that a storm surge of 1.5 to 2 metres above the astronomical tide could inundate low-lying areas. The peak surge is expected in Bapatla and parts of Krishna and Prakasam districts.
In response to the storm, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed preparedness and directed the Energy Department to restore power within 48 hours of any damage. The state government has released Rs 37 crore to affected districts, according to The Times of India.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has deployed six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and seven State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams to various districts. Additionally, three NDRF teams from Tamil Nadu have been sent to Andhra Pradesh for relief operations.