Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prioritise preventing loss of life as the storm hits the coast.
Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Kothapatnam in the Prakasam district at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to The Hindu. The storm, which hit close to Ongole, was expected to complete its landfall process by 6.30 a.m.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the eye of the cyclone was entering the coast between Nellore and Narsapur. Wind speeds during landfall were estimated at 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph. The IMD also forecasted a storm surge of 1.0-1.5 metres above the astronomical tide, which could inundate low-lying areas in south coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a review with district Collectors and officials at 3.30 a.m. to monitor the situation. He instructed officials to ensure residents in affected areas do not go outdoors and to take precautions to minimise property damage and prevent loss of life.
Naidu also ordered staff to prevent breaches in irrigation tanks and canals.
Energy department officials informed the Chief Minister that no electricity poles had fallen and there were no power supply disruptions. In Guntur district, no incidents of falling trees or poles were reported, though rainfall was recorded in all mandals.
District Collectors reported various conditions across the state. The Bapatla Collector noted heavy rainfall in Repalle, Chirala, and Vetapalem, while the Nellore Collector, Himanshu Shukla, reported moderate rainfall. In NTR district, Collector G.
Lakshmisha said light showers occurred in several places, and some families were moved to relief camps as a precaution against possible landslides at Mogalrajpuram.