Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu Nears Andhra Pradesh Coast; Highest Danger Signals Hoisted at Ports
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Severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting authorities to go on high alert. Danger signals have been hoisted at major ports along the coastal Andhra region.
The highest Signal Number 10 has been displayed at Nizampatnam and Vadarevu ports in Bapatla district. Signal Number 9 is in force at Machilipatnam port and Signal Number 8 at Krishnapatnam port. Signal Number 3 continues at Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada and Kalingapatnam ports.
Over the past six hours the storm has been moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 10 km/h. As of Monday afternoon it was centred about 100 km from Nellore, 120 km from Kavali and 160 km from Ongole.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Murasu is likely to cross the coast between Nellore and Narasapuram, close to Ongole (preferably south of Ongole), between midnight on Monday (November 2) and early morning on Tuesday (November 3). At the time of landfall, winds are expected to reach 100–110 km/h, with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
In preparation, the Bapatla district collector has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday (November 3). Suryalanka beach has been closed and the public has been advised not to visit the area. Similar holidays have been announced for educational institutions in NTR, Palnadu and Nellore districts. Control rooms have been set up with the numbers 9281413774 (Bapatla) and 9440827526 (Guntur) for assistance.
Several trains on the Vijayawada–Gudur and Tenali–Repalle sections have been cancelled. Multiple flights operating from Vijayawada and Bhogapuram airports have also been suspended.
A red alert has been issued for coastal Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. Low-lying areas face the risk of inundation up to 1–1.5 metres. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.
The highest Signal Number 10 has been displayed at Nizampatnam and Vadarevu ports in Bapatla district. Signal Number 9 is in force at Machilipatnam port and Signal Number 8 at Krishnapatnam port. Signal Number 3 continues at Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram, Kakinada and Kalingapatnam ports.
Over the past six hours the storm has been moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 10 km/h. As of Monday afternoon it was centred about 100 km from Nellore, 120 km from Kavali and 160 km from Ongole.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Murasu is likely to cross the coast between Nellore and Narasapuram, close to Ongole (preferably south of Ongole), between midnight on Monday (November 2) and early morning on Tuesday (November 3). At the time of landfall, winds are expected to reach 100–110 km/h, with gusts of up to 120 km/h.
In preparation, the Bapatla district collector has declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday (November 3). Suryalanka beach has been closed and the public has been advised not to visit the area. Similar holidays have been announced for educational institutions in NTR, Palnadu and Nellore districts. Control rooms have been set up with the numbers 9281413774 (Bapatla) and 9440827526 (Guntur) for assistance.
Several trains on the Vijayawada–Gudur and Tenali–Repalle sections have been cancelled. Multiple flights operating from Vijayawada and Bhogapuram airports have also been suspended.
A red alert has been issued for coastal Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. Low-lying areas face the risk of inundation up to 1–1.5 metres. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.
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