Where the storm crossed
The India Meteorological Department placed Murasu’s crossing near Ongole in Prakasam district in the early hours of 3 November. It reported sustained winds of 100–110 km/h and gusts up to 120 km/h. Murasu came in from the Bay of Bengal, and heavy rain continued after it crossed the coast.
What people faced
Associated Press reported that thousands were evacuated ahead of the storm. Authorities closed schools and halted some trains and flights in vulnerable areas. The New Indian Express reported uprooted trees and damage to fishing boats. Murasu was the second cyclone to hit the region in roughly a week, following Arnab, which had already flooded farmland.
What to watch after landfall
A storm weakening inland can still bring flooding and disruption. The immediate questions for communities are when transport resumes, which roads remain usable, and what authorities learn from damage assessments. Early incident reports describe conditions as they were known at the time and can change as districts report.