NationalTuesday, 3 November 2026·The Hindu - National
Cyclone Murasu: landfall near Ongole, 110–120 kmph winds and Andhra Pradesh emergency response
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began landfall near Ongole on November 3, 2026, with 110–120 kmph winds and Andhra Pradesh using a WhatsApp grievance system for disaster response.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On November 3, 2026, Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kmph to 120 kmph, while the state activated WhatsApp-based grievance reporting through number 9552300009.
Key specifics
- Landfall start: 1 a.m. on November 3, 2026, near Ongole.
- Wind speed: 110 kmph to 120 kmph at the landfall point.
- Grievance number: 9552300009 for cyclone-related issues.
- Storm track: expected landfall between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh.
- Impact zones: Bapatla, Krishna and Prakasam districts were warned of a 1.5–2 metre storm surge.
Exam lens
Question type: disaster management, cyclone track, and state response mechanism. TNPSC may ask the landfall place near Ongole, the WhatsApp number 9552300009, and the 1.5–2 metre storm surge warning.