The severe storm is projected to strike near Ongole with intense wind gusts up to 120 kmph, prompting extensive coastal evacuations. Coastal infrastructure faces major challenges, which led Andhra Pradesh to establish a specialized WhatsApp emergency helpline for reporting fallen trees, waterlogging, and electrical blackouts. Nearby states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have deployed hundreds of specialized emergency and electrical personnel to aid recovery operations. Meanwhile, Odisha has readied more than 300 rescue teams to protect vulnerable southern areas recently battered by previous weather systems.
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Regional transit networks and educational institutions have halted standard operations to…: Regional transit networks and educational institutions have halted standard operations to shield travelers and students from severe coastal weather.
Neighboring state governments are providing essential mutual aid through electrical resto…: Neighboring state governments are providing essential mutual aid through electrical restoration workers and disaster rescue crews.
Coastal administrations are prioritizing grid integrity and rapid response systems to man…: Coastal administrations are prioritizing grid integrity and rapid response systems to manage intense rainfall and destructive wind gusts.
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NEW DELHI: Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is set to make landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and winds of up to 120 kmph. The approaching cyclone has put several coastal states on alert, disrupted flight operations and triggered evacuation and relief measures.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Murasu was very likely to move northwestwards and cross the coast near Ongole between 11.30pm on Monday and 4am on Tuesday, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph.Heavy rainfall has already lashed parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while Odisha has stepped up preparedness amid concerns over fresh damage following Cyclone Arnab.Here are the top developments:
Andhra govt rolls out grievance reporting mechanism
Andhra Pradesh government rolled out a dedicated grievance reporting mechanism to provide swift assistance to citizens affected by Cyclone Murasu.Residents in cyclone-hit regions can report emergencies and civic disruptions—such as power outages, uprooted trees, collapsed walls, waterlogging, and other distress situations—by sending a message to the dedicated WhatsApp number 9552300009.
Policy planners are monitoring deployment metrics as nationwide transition strategies face critical infrastructure benchmarks. The acceleration of clean power is aimed at drastically cutting emissions while supporting expanding domestic industrial demand. Reaching these targets relies heavily on sustained capital flows and the rapid modernization of national grid networks.
The Rs 8,300 crore transit corridor links Hinjewadi's IT hub to Shivajinagar, creating a direct public transport route to curb vehicular traffic and reduce emissions. Along with featuring an operations crew entirely run by women, the route targets environmental sustainability by drawing roughly 30 percent of its electricity from solar energy.
Transit authorities are expanding train services across the capital to discourage the use of private vehicles and curb toxic emissions. The move responds directly to worsening environmental conditions that prompted regional air quality officials to activate emergency anti-pollution measures. By scaling up commuter capacity, officials aim to mitigate severe seasonal declines in local air quality driven by unfavorable regional weather.