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Cyclonic Storm Murasu Set to Hit Andhra Pradesh Coast Near Ongole
National and state disaster response forces have been mobilized across vulnerable districts as cyclonic storm Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coastline. The system is expected to make landfall in the vicinity of Ongole in the coming hours.
LSN India ·
Cyclonic storm Murasu is on track to make landfall close to Ongole on the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting authorities to activate comprehensive disaster management protocols across the region. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have deployed teams to districts expected to face the brunt of the system's impact.
Preparations are underway to ensure rapid response capabilities in affected areas as the cyclonic system approaches. Personnel from both response forces have been positioned strategically to provide immediate assistance for evacuation, rescue, and relief operations should they be required.
The deployment of dual-tier disaster response teams reflects coordination between central and state authorities to mitigate potential damage and safeguard lives in the path of the cyclone. Coastal communities and vulnerable populations in the identified districts have been alerted to take necessary precautions.
Authorities continue to monitor the system's trajectory and intensity as it moves toward the coast, with updates expected to be issued regularly as the situation develops.