Telangana to receive rains as cyclone Murasu hits coast, red alert issued

The Severe Cyclone Murasu hit the coast near Ongole region between Nellore and Narasapuram between 3.30 am and 5.30 am today, the Meteorological Department said.

People in authorities all over Andhra Pradesh have been put on a high alert as heavy rains are likely to hit the state. Telangana too is likely to be affected by heavy rains. People in the region have been advised to stay alert as the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has issued a warning for extremely heavy rains and strong gusty winds.

Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool regions have been put under Red Alert for the next two days (3rd and 4th November) as heavy to extremely heavy rains are likely. Suryapet, Wanaparthy and Mahabubnagar have been put under Yellow Alert today and tomorrow.

Gusty winds of 50-60 kmph and possibly 70 kmph along with thunderstorms and lightning are likely in these regions. Heavy rains and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph are likely in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Ranga Reddy, Vikarabad, Narayanpet and Jogulamba Gadwal over next two days.

Other districts may experience rains, thunderstorms and lightning along with winds of 30-40 kmph, the centre said.

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