The cyclonic storm “Murasu” has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic storm over the West central and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal, according to the Department of Meteorology.
The system was located near latitude 13.9°N and longitude 81.8°E at 05.30 a.m. on 02 November 2026, it stated.
The Severe Cyclone Murasu is very likely to move northwestwards and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast during midnight today (02) to early hours of tomorrow (03).
Wind speeds in the sea areas marked under the “Warning” category in the map below, may increase to 70-80 kmph at times, heavy thundershowers can occur, and these sea areas will become very rough, Department of Meteorology said.
Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep-sea areas bounded by 10N-17N and 80E-90E, until further notice. Further, Naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move to safe areas.
Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai until further notice, the Department added.
Naval and fishing communities engaging the activities over this sea area are advised to be vigilant and be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the department of meteorology in this regards.