Cyclone Murasu to Hit Andhra Pradesh Tonight
Cyclone Murasu to Hit Andhra Pradesh Tonight
IN · Published Nov 2, 2026
• Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is expected to make landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast late on November 2, 2026, between 1800 and 2200 UTC (2330 IST to 0400 IST).
• The storm is currently classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with maximum sustained winds of 93 km/h (50 kt) gusting to 111 km/h (60 kt).

Impact & Risks

The storm is expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall to coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 2–3, with isolated heavy falls in Telangana on November 3. Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, south Odisha, and south Chhattisgarh may also experience heavy to very heavy rain. Winds of 100–110 km/h gusting to 120 km/h are forecast along the Andhra Pradesh coast, with high to very high seas and waves reaching 9–14 meters. IMD warns of major damage to thatched and non-masonry houses, widespread crop damage, flooded roads, and disruptions to rail and power lines in affected areas.

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