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title: "South Korean Firms Pick Andhra Pradesh Over: Timeline of Reports"
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# South Korean Firms Pick Andhra Pradesh Over Tamil Nadu for ₹1,614 Crore Auto Plants

What we know so far: 6 reports from 3 outlets, first at 31 Oct, 20:55 IST, latest at 2 Nov, 09:22 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

1. Saturday 31 October
2. 20:55 IST The Hindu [Naidu calls for high alert as another cyclone threat looms over Andhra Pradesh](https://allindia.news/s/5ef3eb1c430f) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-calls-for-high-alert-as-another-cyclone-threat-looms-over-andhra-pradesh/article71649991.ece)

Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone by November 1; officials told to monitor its movement every six hours and expedite restoration works in cyclone-hit areas

3. 23:01 IST NDTV Profit [After Cyclone Arnab, Another Storm Threatens Andhra Pradesh; Murasu May Hit On Nov 3](https://allindia.news/s/771d2fb47074) (original: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/after-cyclone-arnab-another-storm-threatens-andhra-pradesh-murasu-may-hit-on-nov-3-12264872#publisher=newsstand)

The IMD has forecast winds of 80-100 kmph, very heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and dangerous sea conditions for fishermen.

4. 23:04 IST The Hindu [After ‘Arnab’, Andhra Pradesh may face another severe cyclonic storm](https://allindia.news/s/2e5a4bb78055) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/after-arnab-andhra-pradesh-may-face-another-severe-cyclonic-storm/article71649303.ece)

The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph

5. Sunday 1 November
6. 17:45 IST Hindustan Times [CM Naidu directs officials to gear up as fresh cyclone threat looms over Andhra](https://allindia.news/s/9d20840053f2) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cm-naidu-directs-officials-to-gear-up-as-fresh-cyclone-threat-looms-over-andhra-101793535357043.html)
7. Monday 2 November
8. 06:32 IST Hindustan Times [Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu on alert as cyclone ‘Murasu’ looms](https://allindia.news/s/88e296f5cc77) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-on-alert-as-cyclone-murasu-looms-101793580738186.html)

Heavy to very heavy rain is expected across parts of three states, while Odisha continues searching for people missing after Cyclone Arnab.

9. 09:22 IST X News [South Korean Firms Pick Andhra Pradesh Over Tamil Nadu for ₹1,614 Crore Auto Plants](https://allindia.news/s/d3a16e3cf512) (original: https://x.com/i/trending/2117101065766326325)

Hwashin, Seoyon, and Iwamet committed ₹1,614 crore total after talks sparked by Minister Nara Lokesh's July visit to South Korea.