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Cyclone Murasu Brings Persistent Heavy Rain to South Odisha
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 12:31 AM
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Cyclone Murasu continues to batter South Odisha with heavy rainfall, prompting alerts across the region.
Heavy rain persisted across the southern districts of Odisha on Tuesday as Cyclone Murasu moved along the Bay of Bengal. Meteorological officials said the system’s outer bands are delivering sustained downpours, especially in coastal blocks such as Ganjam and Gajapati.
State disaster management teams have issued flood warnings and advised residents to avoid low‑lying areas. Local authorities are monitoring water levels in rivers and have readied relief kits in vulnerable villages.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts that the cyclone will remain over the sea for the next 48 hours, but its rain bands are expected to linger over South Odisha. Residents are urged to stay updated through official bulletins and to take precautionary measures against possible waterlogging and road disruptions.
State disaster management teams have issued flood warnings and advised residents to avoid low‑lying areas. Local authorities are monitoring water levels in rivers and have readied relief kits in vulnerable villages.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts that the cyclone will remain over the sea for the next 48 hours, but its rain bands are expected to linger over South Odisha. Residents are urged to stay updated through official bulletins and to take precautionary measures against possible waterlogging and road disruptions.