With reference to the alerts issued by the IMD regarding Cyclone Murasu, consider the following statements: 1. Cyclone Murasu is expected to impact the Odisha coast. 2. The IMD issued a red alert for Suryapet and Wanaparthy districts. 3. The IMD issued a red alert for Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IMD issues red alert for Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool as Cyclone Murasu approaches coast

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

Disaster management and early warning systems: a relevant GS3 topic for climate resilience.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts due to heavy rainfall expected from the approaching Cyclone Murasu.

Background

The IMD issued a red alert for Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts and an orange alert for Suryapet, Mahabubnagar, and Wanaparthy districts. The alerts were issued for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as Cyclone Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Murasu: Approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast with warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the alerts issued by the IMD regarding Cyclone Murasu, consider the following statements:

Cyclone Murasu is expected to impact the Odisha coast.
The IMD issued a red alert for Suryapet and Wanaparthy districts.
The IMD issued a red alert for Nalgonda and Nagarkurnool districts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The cyclone is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast. Statement 2 is incorrect: These districts were placed under an orange alert.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in early warning systems and disaster management for coastal and inland districts during cyclonic events in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Communication gap: Delays in disseminating real-time IMD alerts to remote rural populations
Infrastructure vulnerability: Inadequate drainage and flood-resilient housing in inland districts like Nalgonda

Keywords: Early Warning System · Disaster Mitigation · Climate Resilience · Cyclone Management

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