Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Flight Services, 21 Flights Cancelled

02 Nov 2026, 11:46 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

New-Delhi: Flight services have been disrupted as severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast. A total of 21 flights have been cancelled at Chennai and Vijayawada airports due to adverse weather conditions.

According to reports, 11 IndiGo flights at Chennai Airport and 10 flights at Vijayawada’s Gannavaram Airport have been cancelled. The decision was taken keeping passenger safety in mind amid the approaching cyclone and deteriorating weather conditions.

Flight operations connecting Chennai with Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli have been affected. The cancellations have disrupted travel plans, prompting passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

IndiGo is reportedly informing affected passengers about the cancellations through their registered mobile numbers.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has been lashing several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts, since Sunday night under the influence of the cyclone. Waterlogging has been reported in several areas of Chennai.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai. Schools in the city have also been declared closed on Monday in view of the prevailing weather conditions.

According to the IMD forecast, severe cyclonic storm Murasu is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur, near Ongole, between midnight on November 2 and the early hours of November 3.

The storm is expected to bring sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph.

In view of the approaching cyclone, authorities have stepped up precautionary measures in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been kept on standby to carry out rescue and relief operations if required.

The administration and weather officials are closely monitoring the cyclone’s movement and have urged people in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow official advisories.

Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Flight Services, 21 Flights Cancelled

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