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10 flights cancelled at Vijayawada, 3 NDRF teams deployed, schools closed in Chennai

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.

10 flights cancelled at Vijayawada, 3 NDRF teams deployed, schools closed in Chennai
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10 flights cancelled at Vijayawada, 3 NDRF teams deployed, schools closed in Chennai

Aviation and weather updates flow from Bhaskar English as Cyclone Murasu intensifies its approach along the Bay of Bengal. Officials are monitoring the developing situation with emphasis on aviation disruptions in Andhra Pradesh and surrounding regions.

According to the latest alert, Cyclone Murasu is moving rapidly toward the Andhra Pradesh coast and may make landfall near Ongole between late tonight and early tomorrow. The forecast indicates potential impacts on air traffic in the region as authorities prepare for adverse weather conditions.

In Andhra Pradesh, aviation operations are expected to be affected as the system nears the coast. Vijayawada is reported to have seen flight cancellations as part of precautionary air traffic management in response to the storm’s approach.

Chennai and neighboring areas are also under precautionary measures as rain and wind bands associated with Cyclone Murasu have prompted authorities to consider precautionary closures and safety protocols. The situation has led to the deployment of NDRF teams in response plans.

Educational institutions in the area have announced closures in light of the cyclone-related advisories, aligning with broader safety measures for communities likely to be affected. The focus remains on safeguarding students and residents as weather conditions evolve.

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