Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, about 200 km east-northeast of Chennai, will cross the south Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapuram tonight. Chief Secretary M. Saikumar reviewed Tamil Nadu’s preparedness; Chennai and Tiruvallur expect heavy rain today.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, about 200 km east-northeast of Chennai, will cross the south Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapuram tonight. Chief Secretary M. Saikumar reviewed Tamil Nadu’s preparedness; Chennai and Tiruvallur expect heavy rain today.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu was about 200 km east-northeast of Chennai on Monday morning, 2 November 2026, moving west-northwest at about 20–25 km/h. It is expected to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapuram, near Ongole, on the night of 2–3 November, with winds of 100–110 km/h gusting to 120 km/h.
| Day | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Chennai and Tiruvallur; heavy rain likely in Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore and the Nilgiris |
| Tue, 3 Nov | Rain eases; heavy rain at isolated places in the Nilgiris |
Chief Secretary Dr. M. Saikumar chaired a review at the Secretariat on precautionary and safety measures for the cyclone. Attending were the Revenue Administration Commissioner, the Revenue and Disaster Management Secretary, the Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Secretary, the Director General of Police, the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, the Disaster Management Commissioner, Fire and Rescue Services officials, the Tiruvallur and Chennai Collectors and the State Disaster Response Force.
Three NDRF teams from Arakkonam have been sent to Andhra Pradesh for rescue and relief.
MSME Minister P. Madhan Raja asked small and medium industries — especially units in low-lying areas and SIDCO estates — to act before the rain:
Stay indoors during heavy rain and strong winds, keep away from fallen wires and waterlogged subways, and follow updates from the district administration. Fishermen should not go to sea until 4 November.