Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra coast near Ongole early on 3 November with winds of 100–110 km/h. Chennai recorded 7.6 cm of rain; the storm is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra coast near Ongole early on 3 November with winds of 100–110 km/h. Chennai recorded 7.6 cm of rain; the storm is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole, between Nellore and Narsapuram, in the early hours of Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The landfall process began around 1 AM and was completed between about 3:30 and 5:30 AM, with winds of 100–110 km/h gusting to 120 km/h. It is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday night.
Tamil Nadu escaped a direct hit. The storm’s outer bands brought steady rain to north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
| Area | Outlook |
|---|---|
| North Tamil Nadu | Rain easing through Tuesday |
| The Nilgiris | Heavy rain and lightning at isolated places for 24 hours |
| Fishermen | Stay ashore until the sea settles (advisory till 4 Nov) |
Residents should keep away from fallen wires and waterlogged roads and report problems to the Corporation helpline.