CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Cyclone Murasu 200 km from Chennai, to hit the Andhra coast tonight; rain alert in eight states
CNN Central News and Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal: The weather pattern in several states of the country is set to change due to Cyclone Murasu, which is active over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a severe warning for the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Under its influence, thunderstorms, lightning and rain are likely in several states, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
According to the weather department, at 5:30 am on 2 November, the cyclone was about 200 kilometres east-north-east of Chennai. Its speed was recorded at around 25 kilometres per hour. It is estimated that the system may hit near Ongole, between Nellore and Narsapur on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh, between midnight on 2 November and the morning of 3 November. At the time of landfall, the storm speed is expected to be 100 to 110 kilometres per hour, with wind gusts possibly reaching up to 120 kilometres per hour. Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh face the risk of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Heavy rain is also likely in Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
In Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, people have been advised to remain alert over thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Heavy rain is forecast in Chhattisgarh on 2 November, while extremely heavy rain is expected at some places on 3 and 4 November. Widespread rainfall is also likely in Odisha. A warning for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for parts of Maharashtra.
In Uttar Pradesh, light to moderate fog is likely at some places on 2 November. The weather department has issued a fog warning for eastern and western Uttar Pradesh. The administration has advised people living in coastal areas to remain alert and follow the official warnings issued by the weather department.
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