Cyclone “Murasu” intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast in early November, with forecasts pointing to a landfall around November 2-3. Several outlets report IMD warnings for strong winds and extremely heavy rainfall, alongside red or high alerts for parts of Andhra Pradesh (and, in some reports, adjacent regions).
Outlets also describe preparedness steps in Odisha and the wider east coast. Reports from The Economic Times and The Hindu mention that Odisha puts its southern region on high alert, orders evacuations from low-lying and hilly areas, and anticipates rainfall beginning around November 2 and increasing into November 3-4. India Today and Free Press Journal emphasise warnings and operational readiness, including evacuations and agencies on standby, while Free Press Journal adds more detail on IMD bulletins and specific rainfall districts.
Coverage frames the storm’s timing and intensity similarly across outlets, but differs in the emphasis placed on which states are affected, the alert colour (orange vs red), and additional context such as cyclone naming and recent cyclonic activity in Andhra.
