Why Andhra Is Bracing For Second Cyclone Just Days After Arnab: How Govt Is Preparing

Representative Image: Cyclone Murasu has formed over the Bay of Bengal days after Cyclone Arnab, putting Andhra Pradesh on alert once again.

Days after Cyclone Arnab battered parts of India's eastern coast, another cyclonic storm, Murasu, has formed over the Bay of Bengal, putting Andhra Pradesh on alert once again. The back-to-back weather systems have raised concerns over the region's vulnerability to cyclones during the post-monsoon season.

India contributed the name 'Murasu' to the list of cyclone names used over the North Indian Ocean. It means 'drum' in Tamil and refers to a traditional percussion instrument.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Murasu developed from a deep depression over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal on November 1. It is expected to intensify further and move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Where Is Cyclone Murasu Expected To Make Landfall?

According to the IMD, Murasu is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of November 2. It is then expected to move northwestwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur.

The landfall is expected between late November 2 and the early hours of November 3, with wind speeds of…

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