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Cyclone Murasu Triggers Orange Alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur; Heavy Rain Forecasted
✍️ LiveChennai
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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Cyclone Murasu has issued an orange alert for Chennai and Tiruvallur, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
Cyclone Murasu is currently tracking towards the Bay of Bengal, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for the coastal districts of Chennai and Tiruvallur.
An orange alert signals the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds, and advises residents to take precautionary measures.
Meteorologists predict rainfall of up to 200 mm in Chennai within the next 24 hours, with potential flooding in low‑lying areas.
Local authorities have urged schools and businesses to remain vigilant, though no official holiday has been announced yet.
An orange alert signals the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds, and advises residents to take precautionary measures.
Meteorologists predict rainfall of up to 200 mm in Chennai within the next 24 hours, with potential flooding in low‑lying areas.
Local authorities have urged schools and businesses to remain vigilant, though no official holiday has been announced yet.