Authorities across multiple southern states have ramped up emergency measures as Cyclonic Storm Murasu intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The intensifying weather system has prompted weather departments to issue severe weather warnings and operational precautions across several regions.
In Telangana, meteorological authorities issued an orange alert for six districts, signaling expectations of substantial downpours, while five additional districts remain under a yellow alert. Meanwhile, officials in Tamil Nadu declared localized school holidays across affected districts to ensure student safety as the storm approaches northern parts of the state.
Preparedness efforts have also scaled up significantly in neighboring states. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed administrative officials to gear up for potential impacts, matching heightened readiness protocols in Odisha. Forecasters note that the system's trajectory is also bringing rain prospects to Kolkata as the storm gathers strength over marine waters.
