Cyclone Murasu weakens into depression over Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Heavy rainfall hit Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam as the cyclonic system moved inland.
The remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu weakened into a depression over east Telangana and adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system was located near Khammam and Nandigama as of 5:30 am on November 4.
The IMD stated that the depression is expected to lose further intensity and become a well-marked low-pressure area within the next 12 hours. The system was moving northwards at a speed of 10 kmph.
Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts recorded significant rainfall during the night and early Wednesday morning. Telangana Today reported that Mulakalapally in Bhadradri Kothagudem registered the highest rainfall in the state at 231.8 mm.
Other areas in Bhadradri Kothagudem, such as Naidupeta and Malkaram, also saw extremely heavy downpours. In Khammam, Vemsoor recorded 196.5 mm and Sathupalle recorded 188.0 mm.
The cyclone affected railway operations on the Vijayawada-Ongole-Gudur route. Vijayawada Division PRO Nusrat M. Mandrupkar said 29 trains were affected, with 19 UP and 10 DOWN trains under regulation.
Amaravati Meteorological Department scientist S Karuna Sagar said the intensity of the cyclone might decrease and advised people in affected areas to follow official instructions.