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Cyclone Murasu likely to hit Andhra coast on 27 October
The Story in Brief
Cyclone Murasu is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday, 27 October, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The depression forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone, with sustained wind speeds of 80 to 90 kmph and gusts up to 100 kmph. Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and parts of Odisha are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two to three days.
The name Murasu, meaning ‘drum’ in Tamil, was suggested by India. The IMD has advised residents in coastal areas to stay alert. The storm is expected to be less intense than Cyclone Arnab, which hit Andhra Pradesh with winds of around 130 kmph.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The IMD’s alert for Cyclone Murasu gives coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha about two days to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds. While the storm is forecast to be weaker than Cyclone Arnab, wind speeds of up to 100 kmph can still cause damage to structures and disrupt power lines. The name ‘Murasu’, chosen for its historic use as a warning drum, signals the government’s participation in the WMO/ESCAP cyclone naming panel. The key date is 27 October, when the system is expected to make landfall.
Source: tv9hindi.com
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