Severe cyclonic storm Murasu began landfall near Ongole, Prakasam, early today, November 3. IMD estimates 100–110 kmph winds, gusting to 120 kmph, with heavy rain. Andhra is on red alert across key coastal districts. Students and travellers should expect cancellations and power outages through the day.
IMD warns of a 1.0–1.5 metre storm surge over low-lying Andhra coast. Winds and very heavy rain will peak from pre‑dawn to afternoon between Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Guntur and Krishna. Fishermen must not venture into the sea until warnings are withdrawn. Several districts have pre‑emptively closed schools and colleges today.
Cyclone Murasu landfall updates and wind-speed timeline
Transport is already hit across Andhra. South Central Railway cancelled selected services and activated a 24×7 war room, with help desks at major stations. IndiGo cancelled eight Vijayawada flights today; Visakhapatnam and Tirupati also report disruptions. Check NTES or dial 139, and rebook on airline apps before travelling.
Trains and flights cancelled in Andhra today
Emergency teams are pre‑positioned. Three National Disaster Response Force teams moved from Arakkonam to Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram. State Disaster Response Force units are deployed across Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur, Nellore, Prakasam, Palnadu and Tirupati. District control rooms are running round the clock to support evacuations, shelters and last‑mile relief.
NDRF, SDRF deployment and shelters
Save these numbers and share responsibly. APSDMA State Emergency Operations Centre: 08645‑246600 and 83339‑05022. National helplines: 1070 for disaster relief, 112 for emergencies, and 108 for ambulance support. Follow IMD and APSDMA advisories; fishermen should remain docked until tomorrow morning, pending updated warnings.
Helplines and safety checklist for students
For exams, interviews or campus travel today, build generous buffers and backups. Verify district warnings on IMD portals, and watch railway, airline and university notices hourly. Carry ID, charged power bank, offline tickets and medication. Avoid flooded roads, stay indoors during peak winds, and trust official bulletins over social media chatter.
