Cyclone Murasu live tracker
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, early on Tuesday, November 3, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The landfall took place between 3:30 am and 5:30 am IST, with the storm's centre located near latitude 15.53°N and longitude 80.22°E.The landfall process began around 1 am and continued for several hours, with the storm's spiral bands and wall cloud moving over the coastline before its eye reached land. Heavy rainfall associated with Murasu has affected several parts of Vijayawada, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting traffic.Tamil Nadu has sent 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to help Andhra Pradesh restore power supply, while three NDRF teams comprising 90 personnel have also been deployed for rescue and relief operations.— Indiametdept (@Indiametdept) Cyclone Murasu live updates: Latest developments6:40 am: Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra Pradesh coast near OngoleThe IMD said Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu moved north-northwestwards and crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am IST on Tuesday. The storm crossed near latitude 15.53°N and longitude 80.22°E, with sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph.4:30 am: Cyclone's eye touches Andhra Pradesh coastThe landfall process continued, with part of the storm's wall cloud entering land in its forward sector. The IMD said the eye of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu was touching the south Andhra Pradesh coast.3:30 am: Inner spiral band and wall cloud move over coastThe IMD reported that the landfall process was continuing, with the inner spiral band in the northern sector entering south coastal Andhra Pradesh. The storm's wall cloud region was also moving over land.2:30 am: Landfall process begins along south Andhra Pradesh coastThe IMD said the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began around 1 am on Tuesday over south coastal Andhra Pradesh.Heavy rain leaves roads waterlogged in VijayawadaHeavy rainfall under the influence of Murasu has affected several parts of Vijayawada. The downpour began late Monday night and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting movement.Several major roads, including Bandar Road and Polyclinic Road, reported waterlogging. Parts of One Town were also affected, causing inconvenience to commuters.Tamil Nadu sends 500 electricity personnel to Andhra PradeshTamil Nadu has deployed 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to help Andhra Pradesh restore power supply disrupted by the cyclone.Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar said the deployment followed a request from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The teams will assist with electricity restoration work in the neighbouring state.Three NDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief operationsThree National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been deployed from the force's 4th Battalion near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu to support disaster management efforts in Andhra Pradesh.Each team consists of 30 personnel, with deployments planned for areas including Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram. The teams will assist with rescue operations, debris clearance and relief work in affected areas.Odisha on alert as IMD forecasts heavy rainfallThe southern districts of Odisha were also placed under a heavy rainfall warning as Murasu affected weather conditions along the east coast. The IMD forecast rainfall of 7 cm to 20 cm on November 2 and 3. Parts of the state were also likely to experience winds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching 70 kmph, on November 3.The NDRF and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) were kept on standby in vulnerable areas. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea between November 2 and 4.In Ganjam district, officials were directed to stock essential supplies and move residents from high-risk areas to designated shelters as part of cyclone preparedness measures.
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