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Cyclone Murasu Landfall Begins, Heavy Rain Batters Andhra Coast
What we know so far: 10 reports from 5 outlets, first at 2 Nov, 06:41 IST, latest at 3 Nov, 02:45 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Monday 2 November
- NDTV ProfitSchool Holiday Today: Are Schools Open Or Closed In Chennai As Heavy Rains Lash City Amid Cyclone Murasu?
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur on Monday, warning of very heavy rainfall of 12-20 cm in 24 hours.
- The HinduCyclone Murasu: Holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur
Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on November 2 because of heavy rain
- Hindustan TimesCyclone Murasu LIVE: Chennai, Tiruvallur schools shut as system intensifies; heavy rain alert in Odisha, Andhra
The India Meteorological Department said the storm is likely to maintain its northwestward trajectory and make landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. At the time of crossing, wind speeds are expected to range between 100 and 110 kmph.
- Hindustan TimesCyclone Murasu: Heavy rainfall in northern parts of TN; at least 11 flights cancelled
The Chennai Airport authorities informed on Monday that certain flights have been cancelled in view of the adverse weather conditions
- The HinduCyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai
Cyclone Murasu comes just days after Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 27,2026.
- Hindustan TimesHT Evening News Brief Nov 2: GRAP-II curbs imposed in Delhi; Cyclone Murasu landfall and US midterm elections
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- Tuesday 3 November
- The HinduPalnadu on high alert as Cyclone Murasu to bring heavy rain
The cyclone's impact is expected to be significant in the district on November 2 and 3, and people have been advised to remain vigilant; Collector instructs all departments to remain prepared and take precautionary measures to minimise the impact of heavy rainfall
- The HinduSevere Cyclone Murasu: Landfall to begin in A.P. around 2-3 a.m.
Very heavy rainfall is expected in Ongole Urban, Naguluppalapadu, Vetapalem, Tangutur, Singarayakonda, Ulavapadu, Maddipadu, Gudluru, Zarugumilli, Santhanuthalapadu and Kandukur mandals of the district
- Hindustan TimesCyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, triggers heavy rain; thousands evacuated, coastal areas on alert
Andhra Pradesh had stepped up evacuation and disaster management measures ahead of the cyclone's arrival.
- NDTVCyclone Murasu Landfall Begins, Heavy Rain Batters Andhra Coast
Cyclone Murasu: According to the Met department, the cyclone started making landfall around 1 am on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall, accompanied by gale winds reaching speeds of up to 110 kmph and gusting up to 120 kmph.