The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Cyclone Murasu to make landfall in Andhra tonight; flights cancelled
Cyclone Murasu has brought heavy rainfall and inundation to northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, leading to flight cancellations and school closures. The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm over south coastal Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Narsapur during midnight of November 2 to early hours of November 3. Authorities in Chennai are managing waterlogging and preparing for further impact.
Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is approaching the south coastal Andhra Pradesh coast, with expected landfall between Nellore and Narsapur around the midnight to early hours of November 3.
Heavy rainfall and inundation have affected northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, as the system tracks northwest and toward landfall. An orange alert is in place for Chennai, and several flights were cancelled by Chennai Airport in advance of the weather impact.
In Chennai, authorities report ongoing heavy rain and minor water stagnation in some areas, with all 22 subways remaining open for traffic after quick response and pump-assisted clearance. Local officials are actively coordinating to manage traffic and coastal risk.
Flight cancellations and travel advisories have been issued for Chennai as the weather disrupts operations, with passengers urged to contact their airlines for further information and assistance. The disruption is linked to the weather conditions associated with Cyclone Murasu and its forecast landfall area.
Forecasters expect wind speeds of 100 to 110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, at landfall, with the storm tracking northwest toward the coast of south Andhra Pradesh. The system’s current position is roughly 260-290 km east-northeast to east-southeast of nearby Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh towns, intensifying before landfall.