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3 NDRF teams deployed, 10 flights cancelled at Vijayawada; Chennai schools shut amid heavy rain
Cyclone Murasu landfall alert Andhra Pradesh Chennai rain updates. Follow Bhaskar English Latest Updates. Cyclone Murasu, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. It may make landfall near Ongole between 11:30 p.m. tonight and 4 a.m. on 3 November.
Three NDRF teams have been deployed to the region as a precaution amid the approaching cyclone activity, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.
Air travel in the area is affected, with a number of flights cancelled due to the weather conditions. The disruption is linked to the ongoing cyclonic threat and associated advisories.
In Vijayawada and neighboring districts, rain alerts and weather updates are being issued as authorities prepare for possible impacts from Cyclone Murasu, which is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Chennai schools have been shut in response to heavy rain conditions and the potential for worsening weather, aligning with broader precautionary measures announced for the region.
Cyclone Murasu formed over the Bay of Bengal and is moving toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, with the possibility of landfall near Ongole between late tonight and early tomorrow, according to the latest alerts.