Cyclone 'Murasu' forms over Bay of Bengal; southern Odisha on high alert

Learn the reported action together with its current status. According to the India Meteorological Department , the latest storm is set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on the morning of November 3 between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. This cyclone has been named 'Murasu' by India, meaning war drum.

Check the reported status and any stated limitations; do not assume an outcome beyond the source.

Distinguish the reported action from any further step explicitly stated in the report. Manorama Mohanty, the director of the meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar, said Odisha will receive rainfall from November 2, and its intensity would increase on November 3, continuing through November 4 under the cyclone's influence. The state has already sounded a high alert in the southern region, including Ganjam, which was severely hit by Cyclone Arnab, he said, adding that the state government has ordered the evacuation of people from low-lying areas and hilly terrain before Cyclone Murasu makes landfall.

• According to the India Meteorological Department , the latest storm is set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and make landfall on the morning of November 3 between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. • It had wind speeds up to 150 kmph when it made landfall on October 28. • Odisha has reported 10 landslides due to incessant rain brought by Cyclone Arnab and five deaths so far in the calamity.