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Cyclone Murasu develops over Bay of Bengal, Odisha on high alert
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:16 PM
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A cyclonic system named Murasu has organized over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department to place southern Odisha on high alert.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has identified a new cyclonic disturbance, designated as Cyclone Murasu, forming over the Bay of Bengal. The system is currently situated off the coast of southern Odisha, leading the IMD to issue a high alert for the region.
Meteorologists note that the warm sea surface temperatures in the Bay provide favorable conditions for further intensification. While the exact trajectory remains under observation, the department is closely tracking the system’s movement toward the Indian coastline.
State authorities in Odisha have been informed of the alert and are coordinating with disaster‑management agencies to ensure readiness. Residents in the vulnerable coastal districts have been advised to stay informed, secure property, and follow any evacuation instructions that may be issued.
The IMD will continue to issue regular bulletins as the cyclone evolves, and it has urged the public to monitor official updates through television, radio and online platforms.
Meteorologists note that the warm sea surface temperatures in the Bay provide favorable conditions for further intensification. While the exact trajectory remains under observation, the department is closely tracking the system’s movement toward the Indian coastline.
State authorities in Odisha have been informed of the alert and are coordinating with disaster‑management agencies to ensure readiness. Residents in the vulnerable coastal districts have been advised to stay informed, secure property, and follow any evacuation instructions that may be issued.
The IMD will continue to issue regular bulletins as the cyclone evolves, and it has urged the public to monitor official updates through television, radio and online platforms.