Cyclone Murasu to hit Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday
Heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Odisha and Maharashtra as the cyclone intensifies into a severe storm.
Cyclone Murasu, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh early on Tuesday, according to Mathrubhumi. The system is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on Monday with wind speeds reaching up to 120 km/h.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow weather alerts for several regions. In Kerala, a yellow warning for heavy rain was issued for Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Monday. On Tuesday, the alert applies to Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, while Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram are under warning on Wednesday.
In Odisha, the IMD reported that while the cyclone may not have a direct impact, its effects may be felt in southern parts of the state. A yellow warning for thunderstorms and rain was issued for 16 districts on Sunday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri on November 3 and 4.
According to Urban Acres, a yellow alert for rain has been issued for six Maharashtra districts: Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Washim and Yavatmal. In the Pune district, Indapur recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 131 mm during a 24-hour period.
The IMD advised people to track weather forecasts and take shelter during thunderstorms to protect themselves from lightning.