The cyclonic storm 'Murasu' formed in the Bay of Bengal has been confirmed to be moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the meteorological department, the storm is currently located 420 kilometres from Chennai and approximately 660 kilometres from Visakhapatnam.

storm trajectory and timing

The cyclonic storm is expected to reach between Nellore and Narasapur on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh on the morning of November 3. The meteorological department has expressed apprehension that it may take the form of a severe cyclone in the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of November 2.

evacuations and impact across states

In view of the potential threat of the storm, people are being evacuated to safe places from coastal areas including Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm is likely to impact a total of 10 states across the country.

Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for the coastal areas of south Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Earlier on October 26, cyclone 'Arnab' had made landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh.