🌀 Cyclone “Murasu”: Orange Alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur, Winds up to 80 km/h — What You Must Do
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Cyclone Murasu, about 480 km east-southeast of Chennai, will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapuram on the night of 2–3 November. North Tamil Nadu will get heavy rain and strong winds.
Cyclone Murasu, about 480 km east-southeast of Chennai, will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapuram on the night of 2–3 November. North Tamil Nadu will get heavy rain and strong winds.
The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) is closely monitoring Cyclone “Murasu” over the Bay of Bengal, based on official information from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone is moving towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast, but north Tamil Nadu will get heavy rain, strong winds and very rough seas for the next few days. There is no need to panic — stay alert and follow the simple precautions below.
~480 kmEast-southeast of Chennai (1 Nov afternoon)
80 km/hPeak wind gusts
4–6 mWaves along the coast
Till 4 NovNo fishing
Where Is the Cyclone Going?
Now: as of the afternoon of 1 November, Cyclone Murasu was over the southwest Bay of Bengal, about 480 km east-southeast of Chennai, moving west-northwest.
Next: it is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of 2 November and cross the Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapuram between the night of 2 November and the early hours of 3 November.
Although landfall is in Andhra Pradesh, coastal and northern districts of Tamil Nadu will see strong winds and heavy rain.
Light to moderate rain in most places; heavy to very heavy in isolated places
Wind Speed Along the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Coast
Time
Usual wind
Gusts up to
1 Nov afternoon
40–50 km/h
60 km/h
2 Nov morning
55–65 km/h
75 km/h
2 Nov evening – 3 Nov morning
60–70 km/h
80 km/h
3 Nov afternoon onwards
40–50 km/h
60 km/h, easing
The sea will be very rough from the afternoon of 1 November to the morning of 4 November, with waves of 4 to 6 metres and poor visibility. Conditions will improve gradually after 4 November.
Strict Warning for Fishermen
Do not go to sea off north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the southwest Bay of Bengal until the morning of 4 November 2026. All fishing must stop completely.
Fishermen already in the deep sea must return to the nearest harbour or shore immediately. Fisheries and port officials are tracking boats and guiding them back safely.
Do
Stay away from coastal roads and sea walls — high waves may splash onto roads like ECR and OMR.
Avoid waterlogged areas — do not walk or drive through flooded roads or low subways.
Keep essentials ready — drinking water, medicines, a torch, power bank and charged phones.
Secure loose items — clear terrace and balcony drains; tie down tin sheets, boards and light objects.
Follow only official updates from TNSDMA, IMD and your District Collector.
Keep emergency numbers handy: State helpline 1070, District helpline 1077.
Don’t
Don’t go to beaches or coastal roads to watch the sea or take photos.
Don’t go into the sea — fishermen must stay ashore until the morning of 4 November.
Don’t touch electric poles or wires; stay clear of street lights, transformers and fallen wires.
Don’t stay in weak or unsafe buildings; move to safe relief centres if officials ask you to.
Don’t share unverified weather rumours on social media.