Cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast; 11 Chennai flights cancelled
Heavy rain has flooded parts of Chennai as the storm moves towards Andhra Pradesh, with winds of up to 120 kmph expected.
Key facts
Story- Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast tonight, with winds of up to 120 kmph.
- At least 11 flights were cancelled at Chennai airport, according to the reports.
- Heavy rain has lashed Chennai and flooded parts of the city as the storm approaches.
Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on Monday night, with winds of up to 120 kmph. Heavy rain has already lashed Chennai, and 11 flights have been cancelled at the city's airport.
The storm was moving towards the Andhra coast through Monday, bringing heavy rain to Tamil Nadu's capital. Flooding was reported in parts of Chennai. Reports from the day put the number of cancelled flights at 11 at Chennai airport.
Rain and flights in Chennai
Heavy rain has lashed Chennai since Monday morning. Flooding has been reported in parts of the city. The airport cancelled 11 flights, and reports do not say which airlines or routes were affected.
Background
Cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal often bring heavy rain to Tamil Nadu and the Andhra Pradesh coast in the northeast monsoon season, which runs through the autumn months. The sources do not say how Murasu compares with earlier storms in the region.
What readers should know
Travellers flying to or from Chennai should check with their airline before leaving for the airport, as more cancellations are possible while the storm is active. Residents in low-lying areas should follow local advisories.
It is not yet clear how much damage the storm will cause on the Andhra coast, or how many people may need to leave their homes. The reports do not give official casualty or damage figures.
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