UPDATED: Nov 2, 2026 23:37 ISTAfter Cyclone Arnab, Andhra Pradesh is bracing for severe cyclonic storm Cyclone Murasu, which is expected to make landfall near Ongole district from midnight. The India Meteorological Department has warned of wind speeds up to 120 km/h, extremely heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding across districts including Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, and Guntur.

Parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will also experience strong winds and rain, with an orange alert issued for Chennai and school holidays declared. Thousands have been evacuated from vulnerable low-lying coastal areas.

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