Cyclone Murasu live tracker: Check latest weather updates, landfall status and storm location in Andhra Pradesh

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, early on Tuesday, November 3, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The landfall took place between 3:30 am and 5:30 am IST, with the storm's centre located near latitude 15.53°N and longitude 80.22°E.

The landfall process began around 1 am and continued for several hours, with the storm's spiral bands and wall cloud moving over the coastline before its eye reached land. Heavy rainfall associated with Murasu has affected several parts of Vijayawada, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting traffic.

Tamil Nadu has sent 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to help Andhra Pradesh restore power supply, while three NDRF teams comprising 90 personnel have also been deployed for rescue and relief operations.

Cyclone Murasu live updates: Current location

1 pm: Cyclonic Storm Murasu 50 km north from South coastal Andhra Pradesh

Cyclonic Storm Murasu is currently located 50 km north of Ongole, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 85–95 kmph, gusting up to 105 kmph.

Heavy rainfall is likely over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 12 hours.

12 pm: Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra Pradesh coast, likely to weaken

Cyclone Murasu crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast around 5.30 am on Tuesday, although its rear portion was still making landfall, a Met Department official said. The storm was expected to move north-northwestwards and weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon, with wind speeds of up to 90 kmph and gusts reaching 100 kmph.

10:30 am: Cyclone Murasu likely to weaken into deep depression by midnight

Cyclone Murasu was centred near Ongole in south coastal Andhra Pradesh at 8.30 am on Tuesday, moving north-northwest at 8 kmph. The IMD said the storm is expected to weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon and further into a deep depression by midnight on November 3.

8 am: Cyclone Murasu weakens after crossing Andhra Pradesh coast

Cyclone Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole between 3:30 am and 5:30 am, with winds of 100-110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. At 5:30 am, it was centred near Ongole, about 40 km southwest of Bapatla. The IMD expects it to weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon and a deep depression by midnight.

6:40 am: Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole

The IMD said Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu moved north-northwestwards and crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am IST on Tuesday. The storm crossed near latitude 15.53°N and longitude 80.22°E, with sustained wind speeds of 100-110 kmph and gusts reaching 120 kmph.

4:30 am: Cyclone's eye touches Andhra Pradesh coast

The landfall process continued, with part of the storm's wall cloud entering land in its forward sector. The IMD said the eye of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu was touching the south Andhra Pradesh coast.

3:30 am: Inner spiral band and wall cloud move over coast

The IMD reported that the landfall process was continuing, with the inner spiral band in the northern sector entering south coastal Andhra Pradesh. The storm's wall cloud region was also moving over land.

2:30 am: Landfall process begins along south Andhra Pradesh coast

The IMD said the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began around 1 am on Tuesday over south coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Cyclone Murasu: Prakasam records 198 mm rain as heavy showers forecast across Andhra districts

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Murasu affected several parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh from Monday, with Naguluppalapadu in Prakasam district recording the highest precipitation of 198.01 mm, according to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). The rainfall figures cover the period from 8.30 am on Monday to 6 am on Tuesday.

Kothapatnam received 182.25 mm of rain during the same period, followed by Bapatla with 128.53 mm and Chirala with 124.10 mm. Throvagunta in Prakasam district recorded 116.93 mm, while Ongole Urban and Chilakapadu received 106.97 mm and 104.50 mm, respectively.

IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh

Rainfall activity is expected to remain intense across several districts on Tuesday. Widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy showers likely at isolated places, has been forecast for Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna, Palnadu, NTR, Eluru and West Godavari districts.

East Godavari, Polavaram, Kakinada, Konaseema, Prakasam and Markapuram districts are likely to receive widespread moderate rainfall, with heavy showers expected at isolated locations.

Heavy rain leaves roads waterlogged in Vijayawada

Heavy rainfall under the influence of Murasu has affected several parts of Vijayawada. The downpour began late Monday night and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting movement.

Several major roads, including Bandar Road and Polyclinic Road, reported waterlogging. Parts of One Town were also affected, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Tamil Nadu sends 500 electricity personnel to Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu has deployed 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to help Andhra Pradesh restore power supply disrupted by the cyclone.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar said the deployment followed a request from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The teams will assist with electricity restoration work in the neighbouring state.

Three NDRF teams deployed for rescue and relief operations

Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been deployed from the force's 4th Battalion near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu to support disaster management efforts in Andhra Pradesh.

Each team consists of 30 personnel, with deployments planned for areas including Nellore, Prakasam and Markapuram. The teams will assist with rescue operations, debris clearance and relief work in affected areas.

Odisha on alert as IMD forecasts heavy rainfall

The southern districts of Odisha were also placed under a heavy rainfall warning as Murasu affected weather conditions along the east coast. The IMD forecast rainfall of 7 cm to 20 cm on November 2 and 3. Parts of the state were also likely to experience winds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching 70 kmph, on November 3.

The NDRF and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) were kept on standby in vulnerable areas. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea between November 2 and 4.

In Ganjam district, officials were directed to stock essential supplies and move residents from high-risk areas to designated shelters as part of cyclone preparedness measures.