Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain and flight cancellations in Chennai
Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain and flight cancellations in Chennai
IN · Published Nov 2, 2026
• Severe Cyclone Murasu, currently over the west-central and southwest Bay of Bengal, is moving northwest at 20 kmph and has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm.
• The cyclone has brought heavy rainfall to Chennai and northern Tamil Nadu, with areas like Madhavaram recording 11 cm of rain in the past 24 hours.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging in parts of Chennai, including minor flooding in two subways, though no major flooding has been reported. The cyclone is expected to bring strong winds with speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph, as it approaches the south Andhra Pradesh coast. Low-lying areas near the coast are at risk of storm surges, and there is potential for further disruption to transportation and daily activities in the affected regions.

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