Cyclone ‘Murasu’ Makes Landfall on Andhra Pradesh Coast

On 3 November 2026, the severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ made landfall near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast of its gradual weakening.

Key Facts

Landfall: According to the IMD, Cyclone ‘Murasu’ struck the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur between 3:30 AM and 5:30 AM on 3 November 2026.
Weakening Forecast: The IMD projected it would weaken into a cyclonic storm by the afternoon of 3 November and further into a Deep Depression by midnight.
Naming: The name ‘Murasu’ was proposed by India. In the Tamil language, it means a traditional drum.
Naming System: Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are named by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC), New Delhi, under the IMD.