Cyclone Murasu: Orange alert in six Telangana districts, yellow alert in five; schools and colleges closed in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Summary
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed Cyclone Murasu's centre about 350 km east of Chennai.
- An orange weather alert was issued for six districts of Telangana, while five other districts received a yellow alert.
- Schools and colleges in the affected districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were declared holidays.
- The cyclone was also positioned 400 km east‑southeast of Nellore, 430 km southeast of Machilipatnam, 420 km east‑southeast of Kavali, 450 km southeast of Ongole, and 520 km south of Visakhapatnam.
Key Facts
- · Cyclone Murasu's centre: ~350 km east of Chennai.
- · Orange alert: six Telangana districts.
- · Yellow alert: five Telangana districts.
- · Holiday announced for schools/colleges in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh districts.
- · Distances from other coastal cities: Nellore (400 km), Machilipatnam (430 km), Kavali (420 km), Ongole (450 km), Visakhapatnam (520 km).
Why it matters
Cyclones pose significant threats to life, property, and agriculture in coastal states; timely alerts and school closures help minimise casualties and allow communities to prepare for potential flooding and wind damage.
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