Chennai, northern T.N. brace for heavy rain as cyclone Murasu intensifies; at least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam airports
Visakhapatnam: Fire Breaks Out At HPCL Oil Refinery, Explosion-Like Sounds Reported
Massive Fire At Andhra Pradesh Oil Refinery After Explosion NDTVHPCL's Visakhapatnam refinery hit by major fire near oil tank; explosion reports under scrutiny The Times of IndiaExplosion Sparks Major Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery Deccan ChronicleBlast at Visakhapatnam oil refinery sends flames soaring, thick smoke engulfs area India TodayFire breaks out at HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, no casualties reported The New Indian Express
According to an HPCL employee, the blaze is believed to have erupted within the refinery's premises. Firefighting operations are underway.
According to an HPCL employee, the blaze is believed to have erupted within the refinery's premises. Firefighting operations are underway.
Chennai, northern T.N. brace for heavy rain as cyclone Murasu intensifies; at least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam airports
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Cyclone Murasu comes just days after Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 27,2026.
The severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to cross the south Andhra coast near Ongole tonight
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Free child-care training programme for women in Visakhapatnam
Three government hospitals in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Kadapa to be developed as specialised Centres of Excellence offering advanced addiction treatment and rehabilitation services
Cyclone Arnab Highlights: The landfall point is specified between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
High tidal waves hit the coast in Visakhapatnam ahead of Cyclone Arnab's landfall
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: The landfall point is specified between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
High tidal waves hit the coast in Visakhapatnam ahead of Cyclone Arnab's landfall
The storm is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam early Wednesday, with wind speeds reaching 125 kmph and gusts up to 140 kmph.
Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)
The meeting focused on Telangana’s proposal to increase the barrage height to 152 metres, against the 148 metres envisaged in the 2016 agreement.
Road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather. Please allow extra time for your journey to the airport, Air India said.
