Cyclone Murasu, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, continues to affect weather conditions across several states. The storm made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Tuesday before moving northwestwards.

At the time of landfall, the cyclone recorded wind speeds of 100–120 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the system would gradually weaken into a cyclonic storm while bringing heavy rainfall to several regions.

Heavy rain is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Telangana. On Wednesday, November 4, rainfall is also likely in Rayalaseema, southern Odisha and parts of Chhattisgarh.

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Thunderstorms And Heavy Rain Expected In Chhattisgarh

The weather in Chhattisgarh started to change due to the influence of Cyclone Murasu. IMD has issued a yellow alert in 19 districts today and 15 districts on Wednesday.

Rain with thunder and lightning, along with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, is expected in these regions.

As per the Weather Department, several areas of southern and central Chhattisgarh are expected to receive rain till late evening on Tuesday, with heavy rain over isolated areas. The administration has sounded alert in the districts affected by the weather system. 

The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds of 40–50 kmph, occasionally reaching 60 kmph, across Chhattisgarh between November 3 and 4.

Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued For Several States

Cyclone Murasu's impact has also been recorded in Tamil Nadu, which received 7–11 cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Odisha and West Bengal are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 3 and 4. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also expected to experience heavy rain between November 3 and 9.

The IMD has further forecast rainfall in Sikkim on November 3 and 4, while Jharkhand may receive rain between November 5 and 7.

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How Will Weather Remain In Delhi-NCR?

Unlike several other regions, Delhi-NCR is expected to experience largely stable weather between November 3 and 6.

The sky is likely to remain mostly clear, although light fog may occur during the morning hours.

Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, while night temperatures may remain between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius.

Northwesterly winds are likely to blow at speeds of 10–20 kmph during the afternoon before slowing down towards the evening and night.