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Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Murasu landfall on Nov 3, second storm in a week
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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The state of Andhra Pradesh is preparing for Cyclone Murasu, forecast to make landfall on November 3, marking the second cyclone to hit the region within a week.
Meteorological agencies have issued a warning that Cyclone Murasu is expected to move ashore along the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. The system follows another cyclone that struck the state less than seven days earlier, making it the second severe weather event in a short span.
State disaster management officials have activated emergency protocols, including the pre‑positioning of relief kits, deployment of rescue teams, and the opening of cyclone shelters in vulnerable coastal districts. Evacuation orders have been communicated to residents of low‑lying villages and urban neighborhoods prone to flooding.
Authorities have urged the public to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and keep emergency supplies ready. While the exact intensity of Murasu remains under observation, officials caution that heavy rains, strong winds and storm surges could cause significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture if the cyclone makes a direct landfall.
The government is coordinating with the Indian Meteorological Department and the National Disaster Response Force to monitor the storm’s progression and to provide timely updates through media briefings and mobile alerts.
Residents are advised to follow official instructions, avoid coastal travel, and report any emergencies to the designated helplines as the cyclone approaches.
State disaster management officials have activated emergency protocols, including the pre‑positioning of relief kits, deployment of rescue teams, and the opening of cyclone shelters in vulnerable coastal districts. Evacuation orders have been communicated to residents of low‑lying villages and urban neighborhoods prone to flooding.
Authorities have urged the public to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and keep emergency supplies ready. While the exact intensity of Murasu remains under observation, officials caution that heavy rains, strong winds and storm surges could cause significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture if the cyclone makes a direct landfall.
The government is coordinating with the Indian Meteorological Department and the National Disaster Response Force to monitor the storm’s progression and to provide timely updates through media briefings and mobile alerts.
Residents are advised to follow official instructions, avoid coastal travel, and report any emergencies to the designated helplines as the cyclone approaches.