Bay Of Bengal Depression Intensifies Into Cyclone Murasu: Andhra, Odisha Brace For Stormy Weather Again

Cyclone Murasu Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday stated that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu. The weather system is likely to strengthen further into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday morning before moving towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast. Murasu is expected to cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur in the early hours of November 3.

Cyclone Murasu To Intensify Further

In a post on X, the IMD noted that the deep depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal developed into Cyclonic Storm Murasu at 11:30 am on Sunday. At that time, the weather system was located around 560 km east-southeast of Chennai and 660 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam.

According to the weather department, Murasu is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2. It is then expected to move northwestwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur. The storm may bring winds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph. The landfall is expected between 11:30 pm on Monday and 4 am on Tuesday.

Subject: Deep Depression intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” [Pronunciation: Murasu] over Southwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal [Cyclone Alert for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts] The Deep Depression over Southwest & adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with speed of 23 kmph during past 6 hours, intensified into the Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” [Pronunciation: Murasu]” and lay centered at 1130 hours IST of today, the 01st November, 2026 over Southwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, near Latitude 12.1°N and Longitude 85.3°E, about 560 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 660 km south-southeast of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 630 km east-southeast of Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), 640 km southeast of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 680 km east-southeast of Ongole (Andhra Pradesh). It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over Westcentral Bay of Bengal around 2nd November morning. Thereafter it is very likely to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph gusting 120kmph between Nellore and Narsapur during midnight (2330 Hrs IST) of 2nd to early hours (0400 Hrs IST) of 3rd November, 2026.

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 1, 2026

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Odisha On Alert, Evacuation Measures Ordered

With the cyclone approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, the Odisha government has also increased its preparedness, particularly in the southern districts. Odisha Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari told PTI that the state government has issued a high alert in the southern region. Authorities have also ordered the evacuation of people living in low-lying areas and hilly locations as a precautionary measure.

Rainfall To Lash Odisha

IMD's Bhubaneswar centre director Manorama Mohanty also stated that Odisha is expected to receive rainfall from Tuesday due to the cyclone's influence. Rainfall is expected to become more intense on November 3 and November 4. The state government is monitoring the situation and has stepped up preparations in view of the upcoming weather conditions.

VIDEO | Bhubaneswar: IMD Director Manorama Mohanty on cyclone MURASU says, "The depression currently lies over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal and has moved at a speed of 20 kmph in the last three hours. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal during the next six hours, and into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal on November 2. It is very likely to continue moving west-northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. Odisha is also likely to be affected by this system. During the next 24 hours, scattered rainfall is likely over the state, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in several districts....." (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026

Satellite Image Shows Cyclone's Development

Meanwhile, the satellite image shared by the IMD also shows the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic formation indicates the system's strengthening as it intensifies into Cyclonic Storm Murasu. The name Murasu was proposed by India. The Tamil word refers to a drum which is used to make announcements or signal important events.

Deep Depression intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” over Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal at 1130 Hrs IST of today, the 01 Nov 2026 https://t.co/MES1ojRza5

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 1, 2026

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