Severe Cyclone 'Murasu' Makes Landfall Along Andhra Coast; Transit Curbs and Relief Operations Active
Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' crossed the coast near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, packing sustained wind speeds up to 120 km/h and driving heavy storm surges. The weather system triggered torrential rainfall across southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, northern coastal Tamil Nadu, and parts of Rayalaseema. Ahead of the landfall, railway authorities suspended multiple coastal rail routes, while airport operators rescheduled flights across Chennai and regional transit terminals. Disaster response forces deployed equipment battalions along vulnerable low-lying districts to assist with public evacuations and debris removal. Heavy downpours led to waterlogging in coastal urban settlements, prompting district authorities to open temporary relief centers. Fishermen were strictly prohibited from venturing into open waters due to rough sea conditions and squally winds. Revenue and agricultural monitoring units are undertaking damage assessments regarding submerged cropland and horticultural plantations. The weather bureau indicated that the cyclone would gradually weaken into a deep depression as it tracked further inland across north-northwestern paths. Electrical repair squads have mobilized emergency transformers to restore damaged distribution lines in affected coastal districts.
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