Cyclone Storm Murasu approaches Ongola

A satellite image of Cyclone Murasu over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday. IMD | Photo credit: Special arrangement

As the cyclonic storm, Cyclone Murasu, moves towards the AP coast, the state has deployed six teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and seven teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in the districts likely to be hit by the cyclone.

According to AP State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) Ongole is likely to be the landing point and in this regard two teams have been deployed in Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur, Nellore and Prakasam districts while one team each has been deployed in Markapuram, Palnadu and Tirupati districts. Other teams are also available if needed.

Cyclone Murasu LIVE update

Murasu is the second cyclonic storm to hit AP in less than a week. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin at 9:00 p.m., the cyclonic storm centered over the southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal at 5:30 p.m. It was located about 420 km east-southeast of Chennai, 490 km east-southeast of Nellore, 500 km south-east of Kavali-51 east of Machili 530 km south-east of Ongole and 560 km south-southeast of Vishakhapatnam.

The IMD said the system may further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal in the early hours of November 2. The impact will be near the Ongole coast, with wind speeds of 100 to 120 km/h, in the early hours of November 3.

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected at one or two places in Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Markapuram and Nellore districts on Monday. NTR and Guntur districts have announced holidays for all government and private schools, junior colleges and degree colleges on Monday (November 2, 2026).

People can report any issues related to the cyclone to officials through Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance on 95523 00009. They can also contact Disaster Management Authority toll free numbers 112, 1070 and 18004250101 for emergency help and information.

Published – 02 Nov 2026 08:54 IST