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Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Air Travel in Andhra, 19 Flights Cancelled
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is set to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur in the intervening night of November 2-3, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.
A severe cyclonic storm named Murasu has led to widespread flight cancellations across three Andhra Pradesh airports, affecting domestic travel.
At Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports, a total of 19 flights were cancelled on Monday due to Murasu, according to airport officials and airline statements.
IndiGo accounted for a significant portion of the cancellations, with the carrier pulling 10 flights at Vijayawada and additional cancellations at Tirupati. Air India Express cancelled two flights from Vijayawada.
Visakhapatnam Airport (Bhogapuram) reported four cancelled flights, while Tirupati Airport noted IndiGo cancellations to Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Bengaluru.
Officials said Murasu is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur during the night of November 2-3, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rainfall in the southern state under the storm’s influence.