India, Nov. 3 -- The severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall along the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh during the early hours of Tuesday, 3rd November 2026. The tropical cyclone caused heavy rains, gales, and destruction of coastal regions. The cyclone hit the land at a place between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole in Prakasam district with wind speeds ranging from 100-110 kmph and gusts blowing at 120 kmph, as per the forecasts by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The cyclone felled many trees and electric poles, affected fishing boats, disrupted electricity supply and road transport in some coastal districts. Crops growing in standing fields got damaged. Moreover, heavy rains caused waterlogging in low-lying areas.

However, ...