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Cyclone Murzu Alert: Over 19 Flights Cancelled Across Andhra, Trains Suspended - India Today

Operations across Andhra Pradesh have faced major disruptions as Cyclone Murzu approaches the coastline, bringing strong winds forecast to reach up to 120 kilometres per hour. At least 19 domestic flights, including Indigo and Air India Express services, were cancelled across Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports. Rail services across affected coastal stretches have also been suspended as a precautionary step. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is monitoring the ground situation and has sought assistance and additional manpower from neighbouring states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka, to aid in post-landfall restoration work over the next 24 to 4…

Cyclone Murzu Alert: Over 19 Flights Cancelled Across Andhra, Trains Suspended - India Today
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Cyclone Murzu prompted major disruptions across Andhra Pradesh as it approaches the coastline, with winds forecast to reach up to 120 km/h.

At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled across Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports, affecting services from carriers including Indigo and Air India Express.

Rail services along the affected coastal stretches have been suspended as a precautionary measure in response to the approaching cyclone.

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is monitoring the situation and has requested assistance and additional manpower from neighbouring states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka, to assist with post-landfall restoration over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Vulnerable coastal districts such as Nellore, Ongole, and Bapatla remain on high alert, with standard operating procedures activated and residents advised to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines.

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