Cyclone ‘Murasu’ forms over Bay of Bengal

01 Nov 2026, 10:59 by Sunita · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ has formed over the Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’. It is expected to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. The severe cyclone is likely to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of November 3rd.

In it’s latest weather update, IMD informed that, “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”.

The upcoming Cyclone has prompted the Odisha government to step up preparedness in the southern region of the State.

By the morning of November 3, it is projected to reach the coast of southern Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds ranging from 100 to 110 kmph, potentially gusting up to 120 kmph.

Additionally, there is a possibility that it may cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur. The weather system developing in the Bay of Bengal is likely to primarily impact the coast of Andhra Pradesh, with a high probability of heavy rainfall, particularly in the southern and central regions of the state. According to the tracks indicated by various weather models, the potential system may move from the Bay of Bengal in a westerly to north-westerly direction.

However, there are discrepancies among the different models regarding its exact path and its potential impact upon reaching land. Therefore, which specific areas will be most severely affected will become clearer in subsequent weather updates.

Cyclone ‘Murasu’ forms over Bay of Bengal

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