Cyclone Murasu Live updates: Cyclone Murasu nears A.P. coast, heavy rain alert issued

Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross south Andhra Pradesh overnight, bringing winds up to 120 kmph. Extremely heavy rain is forecast for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on November 2–3, and Telangana on November 3.

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 Andhra Pradesh government sounded an alert in five districts – Bapatla, Palnadu, Markapuram, SPSR Nellore, and Prakasam – as the severe cyclonic storm, Murasu, stayed on course to make landfall between Ongole and Nellore on the intervening night of November 2-3.

The storm is expected to bring very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to these districts, which reported a rain deficit during the monsoon. Cyclone Murasu nears A.P. coast, heavy rain alert issuedCyclone Murasu targets Andhra Pradesh coast with 100-120 kmph winds, heavy rain alerts, and multi-district evacuations underway.

The usually calm fishing village of Kothapatnam, about 18 km from Ongole, was buzzing with activity on Monday (November 2, 2026) as fishermen hurriedly secured their boats along the shore in preparation for the approaching Cyclone Murasu.

The sea, which had remained relatively calm in the morning, began to witness higher tides after 5 p.m., adding to concerns among coastal residents. Nearly 400 boats hauled ashore in Kothapatnam as Cyclone Murasu nears, with residents seeking shelters and emergency teams on alert.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 10th Battalion, is prepared to tackle Cyclone Murasu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has deployed 14 teams at various locations in the two States to coordinate with local officials and undertake emergency response and rescue operations.

With cyclone Murasu posing a potential threat to pilgrim movement in Tirumala, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Monday directed officials to step up precautionary measures to ensure uninterrupted darshan, sheltered distribution of food and the safety of devotees throughout their pilgrimage.

Cyclone Murasu: TTD steps up safety measures in Tirumala to ensure hassle-free darshanTTD steps up safety measures in Tirumala amid cyclone Murasu to ensure hassle-free darshan, sheltered food, and vigilant medical support.

At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled across three airports - Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam - in Andhra Pradesh on Monday due to severe cyclonic storm Murasu.