Kathmandu: Cyclone ‘Murasu’, which is developing over the Bay of Bengal, is intensifying and moving towards Andhra Pradesh, India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is expected to make landfall along the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh on the morning of November 3.
The wind speed is expected to reach 100–110 km/h during landfall, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h. Considering the potential risks, a red alert has been issued in five districts of Andhra Pradesh, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Meanwhile, the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have put rescue and relief teams on standby and are preparing to relocate residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations. The cyclone is also projected to move through West Bengal and Bihar before potentially affecting the eastern and southeastern parts of Nepal. It is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall to the Himalayan and hilly regions of these areas.
