Cyclone Murasu nears A.P. coast, heavy rain alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the storm is likely to move with a “wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph (and) gusting up to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narasapur”.
Andhra Pradesh's government has issued an alert for five districts as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast, with heavy rainfall expected. The storm, with wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph, is expected to make landfall between Ongole and Nellore on November 2-3. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued red and orange alerts for several districts, with a storm surge anticipated in coastal areas.
Meanwhile, Chennai saw light to moderate showers, with Ennore recording the highest rainfall at 5.6 mm.
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