Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, triggers heavy rain; thousands evacuated, coastal areas on alert

Cyclone Murasu made landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast early Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. The storm crossed the coastline near Ongole in Prakasam district at around 1am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone made landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, after moving across the west-central Bay of Bengal. It brought sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph, according to the IMD's forecast before landfall.

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