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Cyclone Murasu: 5 states on rain alert

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The India Meteorological Department has forecast extremely heavy rainfall, strong gusts up to 90 kmph, and a major storm surge across low-lying districts in Andhra Pradesh like Bapatla, Krishna, and Prakasam. Telangana will also experience isolated, extremely heavy downpours and matching wind gusts. Meanwhile, regions including north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, southern Odisha, and southern Chhattisgarh are preparing for light to moderate rain with isolated heavy spells. Marine conditions will remain hazardous, with rough to very high seas lingering along multiple coastal stretches through November 4.

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  • Dangerous sea conditions will persist along the Bay of Bengal and surrounding coasts thro…: Dangerous sea conditions will persist along the Bay of Bengal and surrounding coasts through November 4.
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to bear the brunt of the storm with extremely h…: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to bear the brunt of the storm with extremely heavy rainfall.
  • Heavy spells will also affect broader regions including Puducherry, southern Odisha, and…: Heavy spells will also affect broader regions including Puducherry, southern Odisha, and southern Chhattisgarh.

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The weather department has also warned of rough sea conditions along several coastal areas and possible storm surges in low-lying parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Rayalaseema is also likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations.

The IMD has warned of strong winds along the Andhra Pradesh coast, covering Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Guntur, Eluru, NTR, Palnadu and West Godavari districts.

Wind speeds may reach 70-80 kmph, with gusts of up to 90 kmph,…

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