Cyclone Murasu to Make Landfall With 120 KPH Winds; Andhra, Tamil Nadu on High Alert

News18 Hindi · india

Severe cyclonic storm Murasu has intensified in the Bay of Bengal and is moving rapidly northwest. IMD warns it is expected to make landfall between midnight and early morning, hitting the southern Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole. Winds are predicted to reach 100-110 kmph, with gusts up to 120 kmph. Coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on high alert, with authorities preparing for potential storm surges of up to two meters. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea.