Cyclone Murasu Set to Make Landfall Near Ongole on November 3

Cyclone Murasu Set to Make Landfall Near Ongole on November 3

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The Hindu reported that six NDRF and seven SDRF teams have been positioned in Andhra Pradesh districts ahead of Cyclone Murasu's expected landfall near Ongole on November 3, with forecasts of heavy rain and winds of 100-120 km/h. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department warned that a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclone, prompting orange alerts for six districts and yellow alerts for five districts in Telangana and a high alert with evacuations in Odisha, while Hindustan Times projected the system to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on the same date.

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Bay of Bengal southeast Bay of Bengal Sri Vijayapuram Andhra Pradesh Yanam Tamil Nadu Puducherry Karaikal Telangana Kerala Mahe Karnataka Coastal Karnataka Andaman and Nicobar Islands West Bengal Sikkim Bihar Chhattisgarh Rayalaseema region Chodavaram

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The claim that on November 2, 2026, six NDRF and seven SDRF teams were deployed in Andhra Pradesh districts ahead of Cyclone Murasu's expected landfall near Ongole has insufficient evidence. The claim that on October 31, 2026, the IMD reported a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal could strengthen into a cyclone by Monday is partially confirmed.

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November 02, 2026
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Cyclone Murasu Expected to Make Landfall Near Ongole as Disaster Teams Mobilized
Cyclone Murasu Expected to Make Landfall Near Ongole as Disaster Teams Mobilized

The Hindu • 02 Nov 03:24

Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams have been positioned in Andhra Pradesh districts ahead of Cyclone Murasu's anticipated landfall near Ongole, with heavy rain and winds of 100-120 km/h forecast.

Credibility 88% Manip. 5% Center
November 01, 2026
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Cyclone Murasu Prompts Alerts in Telangana
Cyclone Murasu Prompts Alerts in Telangana

The Hindu • 01 Nov 13:25

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for six districts and a yellow alert for five districts in Telangana as Cyclone Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Cyclone Murasu Develops in Bay of Bengal, Odisha on High Alert
Cyclone Murasu Develops in Bay of Bengal, Odisha on High Alert

The Hindu • 01 Nov 10:10

Cyclone Murasu has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the Odisha government to issue a high alert and initiate evacuations ahead of its expected landfall in Andhra Pradesh on November 3.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Cyclone Murasu Expected to Make Landfall on Andhra Pradesh Coast
Cyclone Murasu Expected to Make Landfall on Andhra Pradesh Coast

Hindustan Times • 01 Nov 09:09

Cyclone Murasu has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is projected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3, bringing winds of up to 120 km/h.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
October 31, 2026
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India Meteorological Department warns of possible cyclone Murasu approaching Andhra Pradesh
India Meteorological Department warns of possible cyclone Murasu approaching Andhra Pradesh

BusinessLine • 31 Oct 11:29

The IMD said a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclone by Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Andhra Pradesh and surrounding regions.

Credibility 78% Manip. 7% Center

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