India's east coast braces for Cyclone Murasu; downpour disrupts flights, thousands move to safety

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Heavy rains have lashed India's eastern coastal states as they brace for a second severe cyclone within a week. The storm, named Cyclone Murasu meaning “war drum”, is expected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between midnight and early Tuesday, with winds of 100‑110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. Flights have been cancelled, disaster response teams are on alert, and thousands of people have been shifted to safety. Andhra Pradesh is preparing for landfall near Ongole, while Tamil Nadu and northern Tamil Nadu (Chennai) are under heavy‑rain alerts. Earlier, the cyclone triggered heavy rain and evacuations as it began landfall around 2‑3 a.m.

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