Andhra Pradesh weather today November 3: Check IMD alerts for Amaravati, Vijayawada, Nellore, Kakinada as Murasu makes landfall

Cyclone Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, early on Tuesday, November 3, bringing sustained winds of 100-110 kmph and gusts of up to 120 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the landfall took place between 3:30 am and 5:30 am, while heavy rainfall associated with the system caused waterlogging and disrupted traffic in several parts of Vijayawada.

The downpour began late Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, affecting several localities. Bandar Road, Polyclinic Road and parts of One Town reported waterlogging, causing inconvenience to commuters.

The cyclone's impact is also being monitored across other parts of the state, with the IMD issuing warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds in several cities. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority's alert feed also showed extreme-level warnings across multiple districts, including Bapatla, Krishna, Nellore, Prakasam, Guntur, Kakinada, Eluru, NTR, Palnadu, West Godavari and Markapuram in its latest available early-morning update.


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Andhra Pradesh weather November 3: Latest updates after Cyclone Murasu landfall

The IMD confirmed that Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am on November 3. The cyclone crossed with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph.

The storm's landfall process began around 1 am, with its inner spiral band and wall cloud moving over the coast. By around 4:30 am, part of the wall cloud had entered land and the cyclone's eye was touching the coastline. The IMD subsequently confirmed that the system had crossed the coast.

Vijayawada weather: Heavy rain causes waterlogging

Several parts of Vijayawada experienced heavy rainfall under the influence of Cyclone Murasu. The continuous downpour left stretches of Bandar Road and Polyclinic Road waterlogged, while parts of One Town also reported water accumulation.

The rainfall disrupted traffic and affected commuters travelling through the city during the early hours of Tuesday.

IMD alerts for Andhra Pradesh cities on November 3

The following city-wise warnings were included in the November 3 alert details:

City	Alert	Weather warning
Amaravati	Red alert	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and very heavy rainfall
Kakinada	Red alert	Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning and strong surface winds
Kurnool	Orange alert	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and very heavy rainfall
Machilipatnam	Red alert	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and very heavy rainfall
Nellore	Red alert	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and very heavy rainfall
Ongole	Alert specified, colour not provided	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall
Tirupati	Alert specified, colour not provided	Thunderstorms with lightning, strong surface winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall
Visakhapatnam	Yellow alert	Thunderstorms with lightning and strong surface winds

The IMD and state disaster management authorities may revise warnings as the cyclone moves inland. Residents should follow the latest district-level advisories and instructions from local authorities.

Weather outlook for Ongole and Visakhapatnam

The latest available weather feed showed cloudy conditions in Ongole on Tuesday morning, with rain forecast during the afternoon and evening. A red warning for cyclone-related conditions in Prakasam district was shown as active until 10:20 pm, while a heavy rainfall warning was listed until 10 am.

Visakhapatnam was reporting rain in the latest weather update, with showers forecast during the afternoon.

Residents in areas affected by heavy rain and strong winds should avoid waterlogged roads, stay away from fallen electric wires and follow official safety instructions.