Cyclonic storm Murasu has triggered heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions across several states in south and central India. The impact of the storm is most pronounced in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and floods in Chennai

In Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, continuous downpours have caused the Pedda Vagu river to cross the danger mark. In response to the situation, the administration has relocated residents from about a dozen villages in Eluru district to safe locations. Meanwhile, torrential rains in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, have also created flood-like situations.

The impact of the cyclonic storm has also reached the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh. The meteorological department has issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain for the next 24 hours in the Madhya Pradesh districts of Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Dindori, and Anuppur.

Alerts issued in Madhya Pradesh and crop concerns in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, rain has been lashing continuously for two days due to the influence of the Murasu storm. This continuous rainfall has raised fears of damage to paddy crops.