Cyclone Murasu: CM directs officials to brace for flood into Bapatla district
Heavy inflows are expected through irrigation canals from upstream districts for four days
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials in Bapatla district to take all necessary precautions to prevent loss of life and property ahead of Cyclone Murasu's landfall. During a video conference on Monday, he reviewed the preparedness of district administrations and warned that Bapatla was likely to face the brunt of the cyclone due to heavy inflows of floodwater from upstream districts.
Naidu ordered inspections of canal bunds, evacuation of low-lying areas, and the establishment of rehabilitation centers. A special officer will be appointed for Bapatla district. Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur on November 2-3 as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph.
Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur have been closed, and heavy rain alerts have been issued across southern states.
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