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Cyclone Murasu set to batter Andhra Pradesh coast after Arnab
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast a second cyclone to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3 morning. Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring winds of 80-90 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 100 kilometres per hour.
LSN India ·
Following the passage of Cyclone Arnab, the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh braced for another severe weather system as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued predictions for Cyclone Murasu's imminent arrival.
The weather system is anticipated to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast during the morning hours of November 3. The IMD has projected sustained wind speeds ranging from 80 to 90 kilometres per hour, with peak gusts anticipated to reach 100 kilometres per hour, indicating potentially severe conditions for the affected coastal areas.
The successive cyclonic systems pose significant challenges for disaster management and relief operations in the region. Authorities have been placed on high alert to coordinate evacuation measures, secure critical infrastructure, and ensure public safety as the second cyclone approaches.
Residents in coastal districts have been advised to remain vigilant and adhere to warnings issued by local administration and meteorological authorities. The rapid succession of cyclones underscores the heightened vulnerability of India's eastern coastline during the current monsoon transition period.