Cyclone Murasu highlights: CM Naidu holds teleconference with District Collectors as landfall process continues

The landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ commenced at 1 a.m. on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) near Ongole, with the observed maximum sustained wind speed of 110 kmph to 120 kmph at the landfall point. As of 3 a.m., the inner spiral band in the northern sector has touched the land, and the wall cloud region is also entering the land, according to the official bulletin from the India Meteorological Department.

Residents in cyclone-hit regions in A.P. can report emergencies and civic disruptions—such as power outages, uprooted trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging, and other distress situations—by sending a message to the dedicated WhatsApp number 9552300009.

According to officials, citizens can send a “Hi” to WhatsApp number 9552300009. Select the “Services” option from the menu. Choose “Murasu Cyclone Issues”. Click on “Report Issue” and confirm. Select “Registration” and enter essential details, including name, district, and mandal.

Watch: Days after Cyclone Arnab, Cyclone ‘Murasu’ forms over Bay of Bengal The Odisha government on Monday (November 2, 2026) expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas after Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, officials said.

A total of eleven flights arriving and departing from Chennai airport and Ten IndiGo flights scheduled from Gannavaram Airport today (November 2, 2026) have been cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu on Monday (November 2, 2026).

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday (November 1, 2026) intensified into a cyclone named “Murasu”, which means war drum. The latest storm is set to make landfall on the morning of November 3 between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh.

In an effort to provide swift assistance to citizens affected by Cyclone Murasu, the Andhra Pradesh government’s Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) has rolled out a dedicated grievance reporting mechanism through its ‘Mana Mitra’ WhatsApp Governance platform, an official release said on Monday.

Residents in cyclone-hit regions can report emergencies and civic disruptions—such as power outages, uprooted trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging, and other distress situations—by sending a message to the dedicated WhatsApp number 9552300009.

The facility is designed to establish direct communication between citizens and administration, enabling prompt on-ground intervention and effective coordination during disaster management operations. According to officials, citizens can report cyclone-related grievances by following a simple step-by-step process: Send a “Hi” to WhatsApp number 9552300009.

Select the “Services” option from the menu. Choose “Murasu Cyclone Issues”. Click on “Report Issue” and confirm. - ANI P.L.N. Murthy, Head of the Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam, said the cyclone is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, between 11.30 p.m.

on November 2 and 4 a.m. on November 3, 2026. The wind speed during landfall is likely to be 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph. A storm surge of about 1.5-2 metres above the astronomical tide is very likely to inundate low-lying areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

The maximum peak surge is expected in Bapatla and parts of Krishna and Prakasam districts. He also warned that the storm surge could inundate low-lying areas even before landfall, as it is expected to begin three to four hours ahead of the cyclone’s landfall.

The statue of Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu at Prakasam Bhavan in the Prakasam district Collectorate premises in Ongole collapsed early on Tuesday after a large tree fell on it due to heavy rain and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Murasu.

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar said a team from the State is on their way to Andhra Pradesh to support relief and restoration efforts in the cyclone-affected areas. “Karnataka stands with the people of Andhra Pradesh, and we will extend every possible support during this difficult time,” he added.

A vehicle was stranded at Chintala village between Ongole and Kothapatnam in Prakasam district, as a tree fell due to heavy winds coupled with rain during Cyclone Murasu. The district administration deployed a special team for their rescue and to remove the tree.

B. Venkata Ramana, District Revenue Officer of Prakasam, requested that people remain at home until the Cyclone Murasu impact concludes.