Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu Hits Andhra Pradesh, Power Remains Intact

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu Hits Andhra Pradesh, Power Remains Intact

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The India Meteorological Department said Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu struck the Andhra Pradesh coast on 3 November, delivering strong winds and heavy rain but leaving the power grid unaffected. Earlier, the agency warned that a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclone, prompting Odisha to issue a high alert and begin evacuations, while Telangana received orange and yellow alerts for several districts. Six National Disaster Response Force teams and seven State Disaster Response Force units were positioned in Andhra Pradesh districts ahead of the expected landfall near Ongole, where winds of 100-120 km/h were forecast.

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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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Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams were positioned in Andhra Pradesh districts ahead of Cyclone Murasu's anticipated landfall near Ongole on November 2, 2026, but some details remain unconfirmed. Cyclone Murasu struck the coast of Andhra Pradesh on November 3, 2026, with partial confirmation of the event and its timing. The claim that the IMD forecasted a depression over the Bay of Bengal on October 31, 2026, that could intensify into a cyclone by Monday with heavy rain and strong winds has insufficient evidence. Cyclone Murasu was projected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3 with winds up to 120 km/h, a claim partially confirmed. Cyclone Murasu formed over the Bay of Bengal on November 1, 2026, a claim also partially confirmed.

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November 03, 2026
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with no power outages reported
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh with no power outages reported

The Hindu • 03 Nov 01:14

Cyclone Murasu struck the coast of Andhra Pradesh on Nov. 3, 2026, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, but electricity supply remained uninterrupted.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
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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