Heavy rainfall, uprooted trees, power outages: Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra coast

The cyclonic storm MURASU took a north-northwest path, striking south Andhra Pradesh early Tuesday. This powerful storm brought substantial rainfall, with some regions receiving over 16 cm, leading to significant disruptions. Wind speeds reached alarming levels, initially between 100-110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. As the storm weakens into a deep depression by midnight, residents in low-lying areas are urged to brace for potential flooding.