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Cyclone Murasu: IMD Places Red Alert on Several Indian States and Districts
✍️ Jagran Josh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for multiple states and districts as Cyclone Murasu approaches, urging residents to take precautionary measures.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an updated advisory today, placing several Indian states and their coastal districts under a red alert as Cyclone Murasu intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The alert covers regions that are expected to experience the strongest winds and heavy rainfall associated with the system.
A red alert signifies the highest level of warning, indicating that severe weather conditions—including gale‑force winds, storm surges, and flash floods—are imminent. The IMD has warned that the cyclone could maintain its strength as it moves north‑westward, potentially affecting life and property in the warned areas.
Authorities in the notified states have been instructed to activate emergency response teams, ready evacuation shelters, and ensure that critical infrastructure such as power and communication networks are protected. Residents are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local disaster management officials.
The department will continue to monitor Cyclone Murasu closely and issue further bulletins as the situation evolves, urging the public to stay tuned to official channels for real‑time updates.
A red alert signifies the highest level of warning, indicating that severe weather conditions—including gale‑force winds, storm surges, and flash floods—are imminent. The IMD has warned that the cyclone could maintain its strength as it moves north‑westward, potentially affecting life and property in the warned areas.
Authorities in the notified states have been instructed to activate emergency response teams, ready evacuation shelters, and ensure that critical infrastructure such as power and communication networks are protected. Residents are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local disaster management officials.
The department will continue to monitor Cyclone Murasu closely and issue further bulletins as the situation evolves, urging the public to stay tuned to official channels for real‑time updates.