With reference to Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, consider the following statements: 1. Districts including Eluru and Krishna are under extremely heavy rainfall alert. 2. The storm is expected to have wind speeds of 150 to 160 kmph. 3. The storm is expected to hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ to hit south Andhra Pradesh coast with 110 kmph winds

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 2 November 2026

Coastal disaster management and cyclonic intensity: a relevant GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.

Why in news

The IMD issued an alert for Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ expected to hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph.

Background

The storm was centered over the West Central and Southwest Bay of Bengal as of 2.30 a.m. on November 2, 2026. It was located approximately 330 km southeast of Ongole and 470 km south of Vishakhapatnam.

Facts for Prelims

FactSevere Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ expected wind speeds: 100 to 110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph
PlaceImpact zone: South Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole
FactDistricts under extremely heavy rainfall alert: Eluru, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, and SPSR Nellore

Prelims practice question

With reference to Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, consider the following statements:

Districts including Eluru and Krishna are under extremely heavy rainfall alert.
The storm is expected to have wind speeds of 150 to 160 kmph.
The storm is expected to hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states expected wind speeds are 100-110 kmph.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in coastal disaster management and early warning systems in the Bay of Bengal region amidst increasing cyclonic intensity.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure vulnerability: High-density coastal settlements in Andhra Pradesh facing storm surge risks
Early warning efficacy: Real-time data dissemination gaps in rural coastal districts
Climate-cyclone nexus: Increasing frequency of severe storms in the Bay of Bengal

Keywords: cyclonic storm · IMD · disaster management · Bay of Bengal · coastal vulnerability

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