Cyclone Murasu LIVE: Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, NDRF teams from Chennai rushed to Andhra

K’taka to deploy 500 powermen to restore cyclone-hit power infra in Andhra: CM Shivakumar

Karnataka will deploy 500 skilled powermen, along with necessary equipment, to Andhra Pradesh to assist in restoring power infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Arnab, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday.

He said he had spoken to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and assured him of Karnataka’s full support in the wake of the cyclone.

“With over 15,000 electricity poles uprooted by Cyclone Arnab, the restoration of power infrastructure is critical, and Andhra Pradesh has sought Karnataka’s assistance in this effort,” Shivakumar said in a post on X.

He said the state’s Energy Department was coordinating the assistance, with Energy Minister K J George closely monitoring the situation. (PTI)

19 flights cancelled in Andhra due to cyclonic storm Murasu

At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled across three airports — Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam — in Andhra Pradesh on Monday due to severe cyclonic storm Murasu.

Vijayawada Airport director M Lakshmi Kantha Reddy said IndiGo airline has cancelled 10 flights and Air India Express two.

Visakhapatnam Airport (Bhogapuram) has cancelled four flights, an official from the GMR Group said.

Tirupati Airport director D Boominathan noted that IndiGo cancelled flights to Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru.

Rain delays start of Chennai Open main draw

Persistent rain delayed the start of the main draw matches at the WTA 250 Chennai Open on Monday, with a drizzle from the afternoon turning into a downpour and preventing play from getting underway.

The matches were scheduled to begin at 3pm, but the continuing wet weather left the courts unplayable, forcing officials to reassess the day’s schedule that features seven singles and three doubles matches.

WTA supervisor Sheetal Iyer was trying to work out a revised schedule to accommodate at least a few matches later in the evening, provided weather conditions improved.

However, no match can begin after 11pm, leaving the organisers with a limited window to make up for the lost time.

Most probably the doubles matches will be shifted to Tuesday.

India’s Sahaja Yamlapalli and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi are scheduled to play singles and doubles matches respectively. (PTI)

Odisha farmers hit by Cyclone Arnab worried as Murasu approaches coast

Farmers in Odisha, whose crops were damaged in floods caused by heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Arnab last week, are now worried about the impact of Cyclone Murasu, which is approaching the coast of adjoining Andhra Pradesh.

Standing crops in Ganjam, Kandhamal and Gajapati districts have been damaged by heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Arnab, officials said, adding that maximum damage was caused to paddy crops, especially in Ganjam.

Weather scientists predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in southern Odisha, including Ganjam and Gajapati districts, from Monday to Wednesday under the impact of Murasu, which is likely to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night.

The prediction of fresh rainfall has heightened concerns among farmers who were struggling to save their standing crops. (PTI)

Cyclone Murasu: AP Govt fully prepared, says CM Naidu

Cyclone Murasu: AP Govt fully prepared, says CM Naidu

The impact of Murasu’s winds could affect around 8,000 electricity poles across the south coastal and Rayalaseema districts; overall impact lower than Arnab

Cyclone Murasu Live Updates: NDRF teams from Chennai rushed to Andhra

Three NDRF teams comprising 90 personnel have been deployed from the 4th Battalion located near Arakkonam to support disaster management efforts in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which is bracing for the approaching Cyclone Murasu.

The specialised National Disaster Response Force teams each comprise 30 personnel, an official said.

The forces are headed to regions including Nellore, Prakasam, and Markapuram to assist with rescue and relief operations.

Andhra Pradesh is bracing for the cyclone currently positioned in the Bay of Bengal that is expected to make landfall between tonight and tomorrow morning.

Sources said the teams under a senior Commander will carry out emergency rescue, clear debris, and provide relief to affected citizens. (PTI)

Fishermen pack up as Cyclone Murasu closes in

Help Line Numbers at Various Stations over Visakhapatnam Division in view of “Cyclone Murasu”

Widespread rain likely in Kerala till November 8: IMD

The IMD said Telangana is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain on November 2 and 3, with isolated extremely heavy rain on November 3. Thundersquall winds of 50-60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph, are likely on November 3, and isolated heavy rain on November 4.

Red alert in two Telangana districts, orange in three more on November 3

With Cyclone Murasu likely to make landfall at Andhra Pradesh coast between evening of Monday (November 2, 2026) and early morning of Wednesday (November 3, 2026), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for two Telangana districts and an orange alert in three districts for Tuesday (November 3, 2026).

IMD Update: Severe Cyclonic Storm “Murasu”

Cyclone Murasu: IMD issues fishermen warning

Cyclone Murasu: NDRF teams from Chennai rushed to Andhra

Three NDRF teams comprising 90 personnel have been deployed from the 4th Battalion located near Arakkonam to support disaster management efforts in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which is bracing for the approaching Cyclone Murasu.

The specialised National Disaster Response Force teams each comprise 30 personnel, an official said.

The forces are headed to regions including Nellore, Prakasam, and Markapuram to assist with rescue and relief operations. (PTI)

Cyclone Murasu: Tamil Nadu rushes 500 electricity dept personnel, equipment to AP to restore power

The Tamil Nadu government has deployed 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to assist Andhra Pradesh in restoring power supply disrupted by Cyclone Murasu, following a request from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, state Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar said here on Monday.

The state government has also despatched the essential equipment to the neighbouring state to assist in the power restoration, Kumar told reporters here. (PTI)

Severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ update: IMD

IMD issues cyclone ‘Murasu’ video update

IMD issues warning to TN fishermen as cyclone ‘Murasu’ is set to make landfall between 11.30 p.m today and 4 a.m on Nov 3.

CM of Andhra Pradesh reviews preparedness for Murasu cyclone

Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain to Konaseema

Fibre boats remain anchored at Kasimedu fishing harbour following sea turbulence and rainfall warnings

IMD Weather Warning

Cyclone Murasu live updates: Extremely heavy rain for Coastal AP, Rayalaseema

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is forecast over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) and over Telangana on tomorrow (Tuesday) as severe cyclone Murasu approaches for a landfall by midnight tonight (Monday).

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall also over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Telangana today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday), and over Tamil Nadu today. 

Severe cyclonic storm Murasu likely to move northwestwards with wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph: IMD

Cyclone Murasu: IMD updates

Severe cylone Murasu closest to Nellore at 11.30 am

Severe cylone Murasu closest to Nellore at 11.30 am

Severe Cyclone Murasu nears Nellore area with 100–120 km/h winds; landfall expected between Nellore and Narsapur late tonight, ending by early tomorrow.

IMD Bhubaneswar Director, Manorama Mohanty on cyclone Murasu

Heavy rainfall lashes Tirumala, surrounding areas amid warnings over Cyclone Murasu

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into ‘Severe Cyclonic Storm’

The cyclonic storm is likely to cross the south Andhra coast, near Ongole, from 11.30 p.m. today and 4 a.m. on November 3. (The Hindu)

IMD issues rain, thunderstorm and lightning warning in some places in TN

Rough sea conditions prevail in Visakhapatnam

IMD’s latest update on Cyclone Murasu

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, said that severe cyclonic storm Murasu was moving at a speed of 25 kmph and lay centred around 200 km east-northeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 210 km east-southeast of Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), 270 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 220 km east-southeast of Kavali (Andhra Pradesh), and 260 km southeast of Ongole (Andhra Pradesh). “It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross the southern Andhra Pradesh coast as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narsapur close to Ongole between 11.30 pm on Monday and 4 am on Tuesday,” it added. (PTI)

Odisha government evacuates people from vulnerable areas as Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The Odisha government on Monday expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas after Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. Southern Odisha is likely to receive heavy rainfall under the impact of the storm, which is expected to make landfall in adjoining Andhra Pradesh.IMD sources said that several areas in Odisha have started experiencing light rainfall under the influence of the system and the intensity of the precipitation is likely to increase gradually. Following the warning, the state has prioritised evacuation from vulnerable areas and strengthened emergency response mechanisms, officials said. (PTI)

Cyclone Murasu: 2,000 people evacuated in Andhra Pradesh, 30,000 more likely to be moved

Authorities have begun evacuating people along India’s eastern coast as Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Around 2,000 people have been evacuated so far, with plans to move nearly 30,000 people, Andhra Pradesh disaster management officials told Reuters. The storm is expected to be less intense than Cyclone Arnab, which killed six people and damaged homes and crops last week. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are likely to bear the brunt of Murasu. (Reuters)

11 flights cancelled in Chennai, 10 in Vijayawada as Murasu heads towards Andhra coast

Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada

Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada

Cyclone Murasu: Check the full list of flights cancelled to and from Chennai

All school classes up to Class 12 will remain suspended on November 3 and 4 due to Cyclone Murasu in Kandhamal, Odisha

Odisha govt evacuates people from vulnerable areas as Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The Odisha government on Monday expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas after Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. Southern Odisha is likely to receive heavy rainfall under the impact of the storm, which is expected to make landfall in adjoining Andhra Pradesh. (PTI)

Cyclone Murasu: 10 IndiGo flights cancelled at Vijayawada airport

Ten IndiGo flights scheduled to operate from Gannavaram Airport today have been cancelled due to the impact of Cyclone Murasu. The flight cancellations have affected passengers travelling to and from Vijayawada. Passengers are advised to check their flight status with the airline before proceeding to the airport. The airline is taking precautionary measures in view of the cyclone threat and possible adverse weather conditions: Airport Authorities – ANI

Stormy seas ahead

Fishermen haul their boats ashore with the help of a tractor as the sea turns rough with rising waves ahead of Cyclone Murasu on Monday

Cyclone Murasu live updates: Storm centred 180 km from Chennai, landfall expected by 4 am

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu moved west-northwestwards at 22 kmph over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal and was centred about 180 km northeast of Chennai and 160 km east-southeast of Nellore at 8.30 am on Monday, November 2. The IMD expects the storm to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, between 11.30 pm Monday and 4 am Tuesday, with winds of 100-110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph.

Handle the Murasu Cyclone with Vigilance: Pawan Kalyan

Eleven flights cancelled at Chennai airport

A total of eleven flights arriving and departing from Chennai airport has been cancelled due to cyclone Murasu on Monday (November 2, 2026).

In a statement, Airports Authority of India (AAI) said, flights to and from destinations including Vijayawada, Kadapa, Rajahmundry and Tiruchi will be cancelled.

Holiday declared for educational institutions in Guntur

All Anganwadi centres, schools and junior colleges in Guntur district will remain closed on Monday (November 2, 2026), in view of the heavy rainfall warning issued due to Cyclone Murasu, District Collector C.M. Saikanth Varma announced.

The holiday applies to educational institutions under all managements. The Collector cautioned that the cyclone could bring strong winds and heavy rainfall and advised people not to venture outdoors unless absolutely necessary. — The Hindu Bureau

Holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur

Schools and colleges in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Tiruvallur, are closed on Monday (November 2, 2026), as a precaution ahead of heavy rainfall expected to be caused by Severe Cyclone ‘Murasu’, the collectors of the districts announced.

Emergency numbers for cyclone-related issues in Vijayawada

People can report any cyclone-related problems to officials through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance service at 95523 00009. For emergency assistance and information, they can also contact the Disaster Management Authority’s toll-free numbers 112, 1070 and 18004250101. – The Hindu Bureau

Cyclone Murasu: Fishing operations suspended along Andhra Pradesh coast until Wednesday

Fishing operations have been ordered to remain suspended along the coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along or off the coast from Monday through Wednesday. The state Fisheries Department and fishing harbour authorities have been asked to alert fishing communities and closely monitor subsequent IMD marine warnings. Fishermen have also been urged to plan their activities strictly in accordance with the latest area-specific advisories, which will remain crucial as the cyclone approaches and crosses the coast. 

Cyclone Murasu: IndiGo flight operations affected in Visakhapatnam due to bad weather

IndiGo has issued a travel advisory stating that flight operations in Visakhapatnam have been affected due to adverse weather conditions. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status on the airline’s website for the latest updates. 

Cyclone alert: IMD warns of 5-foot storm surge in Bapatla, Krishna and Prakasam districts

Bapatla, along with Krishna and Prakasam district on the south Andhra Pradesh coast, is expected to bear the brunt of the storm surge. The IMD has warned that a surge of about 3.2-5 feet above the astronomical tide could inundate low-lying coastal areas of South Andhra Pradesh around the time of landfall.

The threat extends beyond the immediate landfall zone. A high-wave warning has been issued for the East Godavari coast between Antarvedi and Perumallapuram, where waves of 10-16 feet are forecast from 2.30 pm on Monday until 11.30 am on Tuesday. Small vessels have been advised to remain ashore, while nearshore recreational activities must be suspended. Coastal erosion and wave-induced surges are also possible.

Cyclone Murasu: Great Danger Signal Number 10 hoisted at Nizampatnam and Vadarevu ports

The approaching cyclone has triggered a stepped-up alert across the coastal port infrastructure. Great Danger Signal Number 10, indicating an exceptionally severe threat, has been hoisted at Nizampatnam and Vadarevu ports, while Machilipatnam has been placed under Great Danger Signal Number 9. Krishnapatnam port is under Great Danger Signal Number 8. Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada and Kalingapatnam ports have hoisted Local Cautionary Signal Number 3.

IMD issues latest Cyclone Murasu update, warns of winds up to 120 kmph during landfall

Cyclone Murasu: Storm expected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapuram

Heavy clouds over Vijayawada as a result of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu in the Bay of Bengal. It is expected to cross between Nellore and Narsapuram between midnight today and the early hours tomorrow. The system is located about 160 km east-southeast of Nellore, 180 km northeast of Chennai, 180 km east-southeast of Kavali, 210 km southeast of Ongole and 240 km south of Machilipatnam. (ANI)

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into a storm; 11 flights cancelled at Chennai airport amid adverse weather conditions

Chennai rains: Five monitoring stations record very heavy rainfall, Corporation teams on alert

The Chennai Corporation reported that while 28 monitoring stations across Chennai recorded heavy rainfall and five recorded very heavy rainfall (primarily in the northern zones like Parrys and Manali), no locations experienced extremely heavy or unmanageable downpours. Teams remain on active alert to clear remaining logged water. (PTI)

Chennai rainfall update: Madhavaram records 11 cm, Ennore and Nungambakkam receive 10 cm

Many parts of Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts have been receiving torrential rains since Sunday night. Over the past 24 hours, Madhavaram recorded 11 cm rainfall, while Ennore Port recorded 10 cm. Nungambakkam also reported significant rainfall of 10 cm

Cyclone Murasu skirts Chennai, heads to south Andhra Pradesh as ports stay warned

Cyclone Murasu skirts Chennai, heads to south Andhra Pradesh as ports stay warned

Having come closest to Chennai coast at about 200 km over the seas, Murasu appeared to have skirted the city and was now heading towards its likely landfall zone along the South Andhra coast.

Chennai under orange alert as IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai, and authorities have declared a holiday for schools in the city today.

An orange alert denotes “very heavy” rainfall of 11 to 20 cm.

Chennai airport cancels flights amid adverse weather conditions

The Chennai Airport authorities informed on Monday that certain flights have been cancelled in view of the adverse weather conditions. Passengers have been requested to contact the airline concerned for further information and assistance. 

Cyclone Murasu update: Severe cyclonic storm located 200 km east-northeast of Chennai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay over the west-central and adjoining south-west Bay of Bengal at 5.30 am on Monday. Its centre was located about 200 km east-northeast of Chennai; 210 km east-southeast of Nellore; 270 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam; 220 km east-southeast of Kavali; and 260 km southeast of Ongole.

Northern parts of TN receive rain as Cyclone Murasu heads to south coastal Andhra

Northern parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy downpour, and several places in Chennai were inundated as Cyclone Murasu lay positioned about 250-260 km away from Chennai, heading for landfall over south coastal Andhra Pradesh.