Telangana braces for thunderstorms as Murasu weakens to depression

The meteorological authorities have warned residents across 13 districts in Telangana to prepare for thunderstorms and strong wind gusts on November 5. While Cyclone Murasu has significantly weakened from its earlier intensity, the deep depression system continues to influence weather patterns over South and Southeast Asia, particularly affecting the Telugu-speaking state.

Districts under alert have been advised to take precautionary measures ahead of the expected severe weather. The India Meteorological Department cautioned that despite the cyclone's weakening, the system remains capable of generating thunderstorms with accompanying rainfall and surface-level wind speeds that could pose localized hazards.

The forecast comes as meteorologists continue to track the system's movement and residual impact. Residents and local authorities have been urged to monitor official weather updates and heed all advisory guidelines issued by state disaster management agencies.

Cyclone Murasu initially posed a significant threat to the region before gradually losing intensity. The transition from a cyclonic storm to a deep depression reflects the typical weakening pattern observed as such systems move inland and encounter cooler atmospheric conditions.