Cyclone Murasu causes widespread damage in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
The storm uprooted thousands of trees and collapsed houses after making landfall near Ongole on Tuesday morning.
Cyclone Murasu battered coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, causing extensive damage and uprooting thousands of trees, according to The Hindu.
The system made landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, between 3.30 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. It is expected to weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon.
In Prakasam district, several thatched houses collapsed and residents were stranded in Samatha Nagar due to heavy rain and strong winds. In Bapatla district, palm trees were seen bending under the storm's impact.
The cyclone's outer bands brought heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai, starting from the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026. Rainfall intensity is expected to decrease from Tuesday after the system makes landfall.
In SPSR Nellore district, Fisheries Department officials rescued seven fishermen on Monday after their boat was caught in rough seas near Juvvaladinne village. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared images showing rescue and restoration operations underway.
The storm follows Cyclone Arnab. High waves and gusty winds continue to prevail along the Kothapatnam coast in Prakasam district.