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Odisha on High Alert: Cyclone Murasu Threatens Coast
2 Nov
Summary
- Nearly 3 lakh people targeted for evacuation in Ganjam district.
- Cyclone Murasu expected to make landfall in South Andhra Pradesh.
- Odisha prepares despite cyclone's projected path remaining offshore.
Odisha is scaling up preparations for Cyclone Murasu, with a focus on evacuating approximately 300,000 people in Ganjam district. This heightened alert comes as the state is still recovering from the impacts of Cyclone Arnab, which caused significant flooding and deadly landslides. Fresh rainfall has been pounding southern Odisha, increasing concerns.
Cyclone Murasu is predicted to move northwest and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur. While Odisha is expected to remain largely outside the cyclone's direct path, authorities are fully prepared for potential impacts, especially in districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, and Koraput. Several districts have suspended classes and closed educational institutions as a safety measure.
