Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai

Bapatla district administration in Andhra Pradesh has intensified preparations to handle the impending Cyclone Murasu, expecting heavy rainfall across the region and water inflows from neighboring districts. District Collector Dr. Vinod Kumar V. addressed a press conference on November 1, 2026, warning of potential life and property damage.

The cyclone is anticipated to make landfall between Nellore and Ongole on November 2-3, 2026. Officials have been instructed to stay vigilant and coordinate their response to the severe weather. Bapatla, as well as adjacent mandals in Prakasam district, are expected to receive between 100 mm to 120 mm of rain. The Collector emphasized the need for people to stay informed and adhere to safety guidelines issued by authorities.

Heavy rainfall is projected to occur across Guntur, Palnadu, Markapuram, and Prakasam regions, with water from these areas flowing through Bapatla's drainage systems before reaching the sea. This could strain the district's drainage network, and the administration has been proactively reinforcing vulnerable drain and canal sections with sandbags.

Additionally, obstacles near bridges and crossings are being cleared to facilitate unobstructed water flow and prevent flooding. The Collector's directives aim to ensure that both the administration and residents are well-prepared for the impending cyclone and subsequent heavy rains that could last for four to five days.