Cyclone Murasu Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh on Alert

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression and is gradually gaining strength. It is currently centred around 1,140 km from Chennai and 1,200 km from Machilipatnam. According to weather forecasts, the system is likely to intensify into a deep depression within the next 12 hours before developing into a cyclone. The cyclone has been named ‘Murasu’ and is expected to move closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast by November 2.

The approaching weather system is likely to bring heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday. Central Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are expected to receive heavy rainfall, while some districts may experience very heavy downpours. The cyclone is likely to approach the Andhra Pradesh coast by Monday evening. Authorities have advised people living in low-lying areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions.