New Delhi. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed at 11:30 pm on Sunday, November 1, that the deep depression located over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu'. This storm has been named 'Murasu'. This storm is moving in west-northwest direction. There is a possibility of becoming a severe cyclonic storm in future. It is expected to cross the southern Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur between midnight of 2 November and morning of 3 November. At that time the wind speed can reach 100 to 110 kilometers per hour and in gusts up to 120 kilometers per hour. Due to this, heavy to very heavy rains are going to occur in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana on November 2 and 3, Tamil Nadu on November 1 and 2, Chhattisgarh and Southern Odisha on November 3 and 4. Apart from this, very heavy rain will occur over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana on November 3.
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The names of cyclones that form in the North Indian Ocean are given from a list prepared by a committee of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific (ESCAP). This list includes suggested names of 13 countries. The name 'Murasu' has been suggested by India.
Murasu in Tamil language means ancient drum. In ancient times, this musical instrument was used in villages to spread information and warn of natural disasters. That's why this name was chosen. This name is officially given by the IMD when the system reaches the cyclonic storm category.
Deep Depression intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” over Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal at 1130 Hrs IST of today, the 01 Nov 2026 https://t.co/MES1ojRza5
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 1, 2026
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Where are the storms now and the way forward?
On 1 November afternoon, the storm was located about 560 km east-southeast of Chennai, 660 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam and 630 km east-southeast of Nellore. It is continuously getting stronger. According to weather experts, it can become a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of 2 November. After this it will move towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh. This could be the second blow for the areas recently recovering from the impact of Cyclone Arnab.
There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain over coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on November 2 and 3. Very heavy rain may also occur at some places. Moderate rain may also occur in parts of northern Tamil Nadu. Due to strong winds, there is a danger of trees falling, power lines breaking and flooding in low-lying areas. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. The local administration has started rescue preparations.
Why are preparation and caution important?
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In the last few days, one cyclone followed by another system is challenging for the region. People have not yet completely returned to normalcy. Therefore, it is very important to shift to safe places in time, keep essential items ready and pay attention to official warnings. IMD is continuously releasing updates. Overall, Murasu may prove to be a moderate intensity cyclone, but there is a possibility of damage due to heavy rains and strong winds. The impact can be reduced by exercising caution.
Whereas, if we talk about South India, there will be very heavy rains in Kerala, Mahe during November 1 to 7, Lakshadweep during November 5 to 7, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during November 2 to 5, North Interior Karnataka during November 3 to 5, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam during November 2 to 4, Rayalaseema during November 2 to 3, and Telangana during November 3 to 4. There will be rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal during November 1 to 7, Lakshadweep during November 1 to 4, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during November 1 and 6 and 7, North Interior Karnataka during November 1 to 2 and North Interior Karnataka during November 1 and 5 to 7, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam on November 1 and Rayalaseema during November 4 to 7, Telangana during November 1 to 2 and November 5 to 7.
At the same time, there is an alert of heavy rain in Central India also. There will be rain at isolated places in Western Madhya Pradesh during November 3 to 5, East Madhya Pradesh during November 1 to 5, Vidarbha during November 2 to 5, Chhattisgarh during November 1 and 2 and Chhattisgarh during November 5 to 7. During November 3 to 4, there will be widespread to widespread rainfall in Chhattisgarh. There is a possibility of thunderstorm, lightning and strong winds which can reach up to 60 kilometers per hour at some places in Chhattisgarh during November 3 and 4. Apart from this, strong winds will occur over West Madhya Pradesh during November 3 to 5, East Madhya Pradesh during November 1 and November 3 to 5, Vidarbha during November 3 and 4. There is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places in Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh on November 2.
Heavy rain in Jharkhand, Bengal, Bihar, Odisha
Due to the cyclonic storm in Eastern India, there will be torrential rains in many states. There will be isolated to scattered rain in Andaman and Nicobar Islands during November 1 to 7, Jharkhand and Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during November 1 to 4, Gangetic West Bengal during November 1 to 3, Bihar during November 1 and 2, and Odisha during November 1 and 5 to 7. There is going to be a lot of rain in Odisha during November 2 to 4. There is an alert of heavy rain in Odisha on November 2. At the same time, there will be very heavy rain in South Odisha during November 3 and 4.
Rain alert has also been issued in North India. There is a possibility of isolated to scattered rain in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on November 1, 2 and 5. There will be rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during November 1 and 2. There will be rain in eastern Uttar Pradesh during November 1 and 2. There is a possibility of light to moderate fog at some places in Uttar Pradesh on November 1 and 2.