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.

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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.

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.

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