Cyclone Murasu to hit Andhra coast after midnight with winds up to 120 kmph
Heavy rain is also forecast for northern Tamil Nadu, and flights out of Andhra airports have been cancelled.
Key facts
Story- Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast tonight, after midnight, with winds up to 120 kmph.
- Heavy rain is lashing northern Tamil Nadu as the storm approaches.
- Between 19 and 21 flights have been cancelled in Andhra Pradesh; the sources differ on the exact number.
Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast tonight, reaching land after midnight with winds of up to 120 kmph. Andhra Pradesh has been placed on alert, and flights have been cancelled.
Reports differ on how many flights have been cancelled. One update put the number at 21, while later updates said 19 flights in Andhra had been cancelled due to the cyclonic storm. The forecast winds of up to 120 kmph were reported in several updates.
Rain in Tamil Nadu
Heavy rain is lashing northern Tamil Nadu. The storm is moving towards the Andhra coast, and its effects are being felt across the region. The sources do not give rainfall totals for the area.
Cyclones along the east coast often bring strong winds and heavy rain to both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and the authorities usually issue alerts in advance. The reports describe the storm as a cyclonic storm and do not describe any damage so far.
For travellers, the flight cancellations are the most immediate effect. Passengers using airports in Andhra Pradesh should check with their airlines before leaving for the airport.
It is not yet clear how much damage the storm will cause once it reaches land, or how many people may be affected. The sources do not say whether any evacuations have been ordered.
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