A deep depression over the Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Murasu” at 11:30 AM IST today, Nov 1, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Moving in a west-northwestward direction, the cyclonic system is expected to gain further strength over the central Bay of Bengal, prompting weather authorities to issue heightened safety warnings for coastal states.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by squally wind conditions, is forecast across vulnerable coastal belts over the coming days.
Sea conditions remain extremely rough, leading emergency management teams and local administrations to advise fishermen to suspend all maritime activities and return to shore immediately.
Disaster response personnel have been placed on high alert as authorities continuously monitor the storm’s trajectory to coordinate precautionary evacuations and emergency preparations along eastern coastal districts.
