CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Delhi: New Delhi: Severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh on the morning of Tuesday, November 3. Under the impact of the storm, strong winds and heavy rain disrupted normal life in coastal districts. Thousands of trees were uprooted in several areas, hundreds of electricity poles were damaged and low-lying areas faced waterlogging. Fishing boats anchored in the sea were also damaged.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm crossed the coast near Ongole, between Nellore and Narsapur. During this period, wind speeds were 100 to 110 kmph, while gusts reached up to 120 kmph. The weather department said the storm is likely to gradually weaken after crossing the coast. However, the threat of heavy to very heavy rain remains in several districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Due to the storm, flight services were affected from various airports, including Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam. Initial reports said at least 19 domestic flights from three airports in Andhra Pradesh were cancelled. Eleven flights from Chennai were also cancelled. Rail services have also been affected by the weather.
The administration has moved thousands of people from coastal and low-lying areas to safer places. Large-scale precautionary arrangements have also been made in Odisha in view of the storm’s impact. More than 1.6 lakh people from five districts there were moved to safer places.
The weather department has advised caution over heavy rain and strong winds in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and adjoining areas. Relief and rescue teams have been deployed in the affected areas.
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