Cyclone Murasu impacts coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
The latest in this situation
- Cyclone Murasu has now impacted the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh.
- NDRF prepositioned personnel in Tamil Nadu as IMD confirmed the storm track over the state, affecting both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
- Storm Murasu's position is being tracked relative to Chennai as it threatens Andhra Pradesh.
- RMC issues orange alerts for Chennai and Tiruvallur as Cyclone Murasu approaches Andhra Pradesh.
- Authorities in Andhra Pradesh issued high alerts for Guntur, Nellore, and Tirupati as Cyclone Murasu approaches.
How it started
Cyclone Murasu Forecasts Landfall in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
What happened
The India Meteorological Department issued a warning that Cyclone Murasu had formed over the Bay of Bengal and intensified into a cyclonic storm. The storm was centered near the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Authorities began evacuating thousands of people ahead of the cyclone's expected landfall in the early hours of Tuesday.
Why it matters
The cyclone is expected to bring moderate rainfall to Tamil Nadu and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh. The storm's arrival follows a period where coastal Andhra Pradesh had received significantly less than its normal rainfall. The threat of the cyclone requires large-scale disaster preparedness and evacuation efforts.
Who's involved
- India Meteorological DepartmentIssued weather forecasts and alerts for the coastal regions
- Andhra PradeshIs expected to feel the brunt of the cyclone's impact
- Tamil NaduIs expected to feel the brunt of the cyclone's impact
- National Disaster Response ForcePrepositioned personnel in Tamil Nadu in response to the storm track
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation might face operational disruption and increased costs due to rain and waterlogging.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Heavy rain and high winds may affect VisakhapatnamHeavy rainfall and high winds could disrupt operations in Visakhapatnam.Likely
- Heavy rain and winds may disrupt Andhra Pradesh bus servicesOperational disruptions and increased costs may affect the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.Likely
- Government of Tamil Nadu may activate protocols amid trough system rainGovernment of Tamil Nadu may need to activate disaster protocols due to trough system rainLikely
- Coastal weather warnings may increase NDRF operational readiness in Andhra PradeshThe National Disaster Response Force may face increased operational demands due to coastal weather warningsPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- NDRF prepositioned personnel in Tamil Nadu as IMD confirmed the storm track over the state, affecting both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.Sub-event
- IMD is tracking rainfall activity in Andhra Pradesh, where Srikakulam recorded surplus rainfall.Sub-event
- Cyclone Murasu is forecast to bring moderate rainfall to Tamil Nadu and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh.Sub-event
- Traditional forecasting methods were refined in the region of Andhra Pradesh.Sub-event
IMD provided weather forecasts for the coastal regions, noting a trough system affecting AP and TN.1 source
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The entities involved
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India Meteorological Department
meteorological agency of the Government of India
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Andhra Pradesh
state in South India, India
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Tamil Nadu
state of India
Related events
- The India Meteorological Department is providing advisories regarding current weather patterns and alerts for Andhra Pradesh.
- A weather system is forecast to bring heavy rain to multiple southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana.
- The India Meteorological Department is predicting weather conditions for the region including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
- IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh due to weather systems influenced by Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Both Andhra Pradesh and Haryana are currently affected by weather systems.