Tamil NaduSunday, 1 November 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Cyclonic Storm Murasu: heavy rain warning for north Tamil Nadu, Chennai and Tiruvallur
On 1 November 2026, cyclonic storm Murasu intensified over the Bay of Bengal and triggered heavy-rain warnings for several Tamil Nadu districts.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On November 1, 2026, cyclonic storm “Murasu” over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal was located about 420 km east-southeast of Chennai and was forecast to intensify further and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur.
Key specifics
- The storm moved west-northwestwards at 25 kmph during the previous 6 hours.
- At 5.30 p.m. on November 1, 2026, Murasu was about 420 km east-southeast of Chennai.
- The IMD forecast severe cyclonic storm winds of 100 to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narsapur between Monday midnight and 4 a.m. Tuesday.
- For the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on November 2, Tiruvallur was forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning.
- Chennai District Collector S. Malathi Helen announced a school holiday for Monday because of heavy rain.
Exam lens
Question type: disaster management and geography, Bay of Bengal cyclone track, 25 kmph movement, 100 to 120 kmph wind speed, Chennai and Tiruvallur rain alert; TNPSC may ask which districts were under heavy-rain warning and who announced the school holiday.