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Heavy rain, strong winds expected for 12 hours; 30 flights cancelled, thousands of trees uprooted
Cyclone Murasu landfall Andhra Pradesh coast, massive evacuation, flights cancelled. Follow Bhaskar English Latest Updates. Cyclone Murasu began making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast at 1 a.m. late on Monday night. According to the Meteorological Department, the cyclone had completely crossed the Andhra coast by 4 a.m.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to persist for about 12 hours as Cyclone Murasu moved ashore on the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting widespread disruption to air travel. The meteorological department reported that the cyclone began landfall around 1 a.m. local time and had fully crossed the coast by about 4 a.m., triggering mass evacuations and flight cancellations.
Authorities advised extensive precautions as the system impacted the region, leading to a high volume of flight cancellations. The extent of the disruption includes a large number of flights being suspended in the affected area.
The coverage notes ongoing weather conditions and the potential for continued disruption as the cyclone continues to affect coastal areas. Dozens of departures and arrivals were affected as operators responded to the weather threat.
In the immediate aftermath, preparation and response efforts centered on safety and orderly management of travel arrangements, with authorities monitoring the cyclone’s progression and updating the public on travel implications. Details on specific flight cancellations, the number of affected flights, or any resultant damages have not been provided in the available material.