Rain begins in north Andhra ahead of Cyclone Murasu
Kakinada (Rural) mandal records 51.75 mm by noon; the storm is likely to cross the coast near Ongole tonight
The Odisha government has intensified efforts to evacuate residents from regions vulnerable to Cyclone Murasu, which has escalated into a severe storm in the Bay of Bengal. According to officials, the storm is anticipated to make landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, affecting multiple parts of Odisha, especially the southern districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
The State Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, has placed all district collectors on alert and elevated the districts in the south to a heightened alert status.
Rescue teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Response Force (ODRAF), and Odisha Fire Service, have been pre-positioned to respond swiftly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall in certain districts on Monday, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging from 40-50 kmph. As the storm moves northwestwards, it is expected to intensify, with wind speeds potentially reaching 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph.
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