Central Government Assures Support to Andhra Pradesh Amid Cyclone Murasu

New Delhi, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the impact of Cyclone ‘Murasu’ on November 3, 2026. During their phone conversation, Shah assured Naidu of the central government’s full support and assistance.

In a post on the social media platform X, Shah shared details of their discussion, stating, “I spoke with Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu about the effects of Cyclone ‘Murasu.’ I assured him of every possible help from the central government. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF are already on the ground, providing assistance to those affected. The Indian government stands firmly with the people.”

Shah emphasized that the central government is committed to supporting the residents of Andhra Pradesh during this challenging time. He noted that the NDRF and SDRF teams are actively engaged in relief operations and are ready to assist those in cyclone-affected areas.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), as of Tuesday morning at 8 AM, Cyclone ‘Murasu’ was located in the western-central part of the Bay of Bengal, near the south Andhra Pradesh coast. The storm had been moving north-northwest at a speed of 8 km/h, making landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole. Wind speeds reached between 100-110 km/h, with gusts up to 120 km/h.

By 5:30 AM on Tuesday, the cyclone was situated near Ongole, approximately 40 km southwest of Bapatla, 80 km northeast of Kavali, and 120 km west-southwest of Machilipatnam. The IMD forecasted that ‘Murasu’ would continue to move north-northwest and gradually weaken, potentially becoming a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 80-90 km/h by midday. It is expected to weaken further into a deep depression by midnight.