Prakasam district on high alert as Murasu cyclone approaches

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Cyclone Murasu is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting heavy‑rain alerts for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema and parts of Tamil Nadu such as Chennai. The storm is forecast to cross the coast between midnight and early Tuesday, with winds of 100‑110 km/h and gusts up to 120 km/h. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have stepped up evacuations, placed disaster‑response teams on standby and prepared emergency services. At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled at Vijayawada, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam, and trains were suspended. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected, and thousands of people have been moved to safety.

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