Cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast with winds up to 120 kmph
Flights have been cancelled and NDRF teams deployed as heavy rain lashes northern Tamil Nadu.
Key facts
Story- Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast, with winds of up to 120 kmph.
- Heavy rain has lashed northern Tamil Nadu as the storm approaches.
- Flights have been cancelled and NDRF teams from Chennai have been rushed to Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Murasu is set to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast, with winds of up to 120 kmph, officials said on Monday, 2 November. Heavy rain has already lashed northern Tamil Nadu.
The National Disaster Response Force, or NDRF, has rushed teams from Chennai to Andhra Pradesh to prepare for the landfall. Flights have been cancelled, and NDRF units have been put on standby as the state braces for the storm.
Rain and winds along the coast
The heavy rain in northern Tamil Nadu comes as the cyclone moves toward the coast. The storm is expected to bring strong winds to the Andhra Pradesh coastline when it makes landfall. Reports from the state have not yet given the number of districts that will be affected.
Preparations and travel
The cancellation of flights suggests that airport operations in the region have been disrupted. Authorities have not yet said how long the cancellations will last. The NDRF deployment shows that the central force is preparing for rescue and relief work if damage occurs.
For travellers from Chennai and other cities in the region, flight plans may be affected in the coming days. Readers should check with their airline before travelling to or from Andhra Pradesh or northern Tamil Nadu.
It is not yet clear how many people may need to be evacuated, or whether any casualties have been reported. Officials are expected to issue further updates as the cyclone nears the coast.
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