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Cyclone Murasu Weakens After Landfall in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Jharkhand Story
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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Cyclone Murasu lost strength after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing limited impacts to Jharkhand.
Cyclone Murasu made landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh early this week, but the system weakened rapidly after touching down. Meteorological reports indicate that the cyclone’s wind speeds dropped below gale force within hours of landfall, reducing the threat to coastal communities.
The weakening of Murasu has meant that the expected heavy rains and strong winds have been largely confined to the immediate coastal belt. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have reported only moderate rainfall and no significant damage to infrastructure.
In Jharkhand, the cyclone’s remnants produced light showers and mild winds, with no reports of flooding or structural damage. State officials have confirmed that the impact on the interior regions was minimal.
The Indian Meteorological Department has advised residents in the affected areas to remain alert for any sudden weather changes, but overall the cyclone’s downgrade has eased concerns about widespread damage.
The weakening of Murasu has meant that the expected heavy rains and strong winds have been largely confined to the immediate coastal belt. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have reported only moderate rainfall and no significant damage to infrastructure.
In Jharkhand, the cyclone’s remnants produced light showers and mild winds, with no reports of flooding or structural damage. State officials have confirmed that the impact on the interior regions was minimal.
The Indian Meteorological Department has advised residents in the affected areas to remain alert for any sudden weather changes, but overall the cyclone’s downgrade has eased concerns about widespread damage.