Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Cyclonic Storm Murasu is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by Monday and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of November 3, as per IMD. The system, which has intensified into a deep depression. The wind speeds are most likely to reach 100-110 kmph and gusts of up to 120 kmph.

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to bear the direct impact, parts of Odisha may experience rainfall and strong winds due to the system. Weather expert Debashish Jena said that the state would face an indirect impact.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Murasu is expected to intensify further over the Bay of Bengal before crossing the south Andhra Pradesh coast. Win...