Rainfall activity is expected to continue across parts of southern and eastern India on Wednesday, November 4, as the remnants of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu move inland after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast.The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest forecast, has warned of very heavy rainfall in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh, while several other states are also likely to receive showers.Delhi-NCR, meanwhile, is expected to remain largely dry, with clear skies during the day and mist in the morning. Temperatures are likely to remain relatively comfortable, although pollution continues to be a concern across the region.

Palm trees bend amid strong winds and heavy rain as Cyclone Murasu hits. CYCLONE MURASU KEEP STATES ON WATCHMurasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur, close to Ongole, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am on Tuesday, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.

The system is expected to weaken gradually as it moves inland. However, its impact will continue to be felt on Wednesday.The IMD has forecast isolated very heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on November 4.

A satellite image of the monsoon system over the Indian subcontinent. Rayalaseema and Telangana are also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Tuesday, while South Chhattisgarh is expected to receive heavy showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.Odisha is likely to see fairly widespread rainfall on November 4, with showers also expected across parts of the state on Tuesday.Chhattisgarh is forecast to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on November 4 and 5.SOUTHERN STATES TO REMAIN DRENCHEDRainfall activity is also expected across several other southern states.Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread showers between November 4 and 8.

An uprooted tree blocks the Bapatla-Muttayapalem road, as Cyclone Murasu hits a coastal town. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall on Wednesday, with more widespread showers likely between November 5 and 8.South Interior Karnataka is also likely to receive fairly widespread rainfall on November 4 and 5.

Parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema could experience gusty winds during the day.DELHI-NCR TO SEE CLEAR SKIESIn Delhi, the IMD has forecast mainly clear skies on Wednesday, with mist during the morning hours.The maximum temperature is likely to settle between 27-29°C, while the minimum temperature could range from 14-16°C. A layer of smog engulfs the India Gate, in New Delhi.

Northwesterly winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 10 kmph in the morning and strengthen to 15 kmph during the afternoon before slowing down again in the evening.The IMD has forecast no significant weather activity across northwest, western and northeastern India during the week.- Ends