{
  "id": 17785617,
  "title": "Cyclone Murasu: CM directs officials to brace for flood into Bapatla district",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cyclone-murasu-cm-directs-officials-to-brace-for-flood-into-bapatla",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/cyclone-murasu-cm-directs-officials-to-brace-for-flood-into-bapatla-district/article71656069.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Heavy inflows are expected through irrigation canals from upstream districts for four days",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Cyclone Murasu: Heavy rainfall in northern parts of TN; at least 11 flights cancelled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cyclone-murasu-heavy-rainfall-in-northern-parts-of-tn-at-least-11",
        "published": "2026-11-02T05:42:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Cyclone Murasu LIVE Tracker: Where is the storm now? Live location, path, and landfall time on the Andhra coast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cyclone-murasu-live-tracker-where-is-the-storm-now-live-location-path",
        "published": "2026-11-02T10:32:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}