India readies for second cyclone in less than a week
Summary
A second cyclone in less than a week is heading for India’s eastern coast, with Cyclone Murasu expected to make landfall overnight and bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The storm comes after Cyclone Arnab hit the Andhra Pradesh coast last Wednesday, killing at least three people.
Key Points
- Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall on India’s eastern coast between Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
- The storm is forecast to hit between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, and bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- The India Meteorological Department said winds could reach 100 to 110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph.
- Officials warned the cyclone could damage houses, uproot trees, and affect crops and plantations.
