Cyclone Murasu to Hit Andhra Coast: Heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning are expected to hit several districts in Telangana as cyclone Murasu gains strength in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for 6 districts and yellow alerts for 5 districts in Telangana for November 2, 2026.
The system is expected to gain strength and become a severe cyclonic storm. It will hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur between the night of November 2 and early November 3, according to the IMD’s most recent forecast, published November 1.
The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has issued alerts for the following districts for November 2. Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning accompanied by gusty winds are very likely to occur in parts of the city. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 24C respectively,” the bulletin said.
Orange Alert: 6 Districts
The following districts have been issued an orange alert for isolated heavy rain:
Be on alert for changing conditions in these districts.
Yellow Alert: 5 Districts
The following districts have been issued a yellow alert:
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The cyclone developed in southwest and western central Bay of Bengal. A deep depression strengthened to form a cyclonic storm.
The system is likely to strengthen to a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of November 2. It will hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur from 11.30pm November 2 to early November 3, according to the IMD’s November 1 bulletin.
Wind speeds of 100-110 kmph are expected with gusts up to 120 kmph close to the landfall area. Depending on how the storm moves and develops, rain will fall in varying amounts in surrounding areas like Telangana.
Murasu means traditional drum in Tamil. This cyclone was named by India.
The impacts of cyclone Murasu will last longer than just November 2. According to the IMD’s Telangana warning bulletin, published November 1, there could be very heavy rain on November 2. Extremely heavy rain could fall at isolated locations on November 3. Heavy rain is likely on November 4. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely.
Keep checking official weather bulletins as you may need to be cautious if travelling through areas prone to flooding / overflowing rivers.
Official Weather Alerts: For any latest warnings, rain forecasts and alert level changes check out the official website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/
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