Cyclone Murasu threatens Andhra, Odisha as Chennai closes schools

Cyclone Murasu is moving closer to the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures across the affected regions. The system follows in the wake of Cyclone Arnab, which recently swept through the eastern coast, causing significant disruptions to normal life and infrastructure.

In Tamil Nadu, the Greater Chennai Corporation and state education department have issued directives to close schools as the cyclone approaches. The closure is expected to ensure the safety of students and staff as weather conditions continue to deteriorate in the coming days.

Disaster management authorities across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have placed emergency response teams on high alert. Coastal areas are being monitored closely, and residents have been advised to secure loose materials and remain indoors as wind speeds are expected to intensify.

The successive cyclones within a brief timeframe have raised concerns among meteorologists and state officials about the impact on agriculture, fishing activities, and power supply infrastructure. Weather forecasts indicate that Cyclone Murasu may make landfall within the next 24 to 48 hours, with heavy rainfall expected across multiple districts in both states.