Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, rain lashes parts of Andhra Pradesh, winds up to 120kmph likely

VIJAYAWADA: Vizag woke up to rain in the early hours of Monday under the influence of Cyclone Murasu, as the severe cyclonic storm continued its northwestward movement over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal at a speed of 20kmph during the six hours up to the early hours of the day.The storm was centred about 260km east-northeast of Chennai, 290km east-southeast of Nellore, 320km south-southeast of Machilipatnam and 330km southeast of Ongole.Parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema also received rainfall on Monday as the storm approached the state's coastline.According to the forecast, Murasu is likely to maintain its northwestward course and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, from midnight on Monday to the early hours of Tuesday. It is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclonic storm, packing sustained wind speeds of 100-110kmph and gusts of up to 120kmph.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Vijayawada | Silver Rate in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada | Petrol Price in Vijayawada | Diesel Price in Vijayawada | CNG Price in Vijayawada | LPG Price in VijayawadaStay updated with the latest Vijayawada news. Download the TOI App.