With reference to Cyclone Murasu, consider the following statements: 1. The storm surge was expected to peak over Bapatla, Krishna, and Prakasam districts. 2. The cyclone made landfall in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. 3. The cyclone recorded wind gusts of up to 150 kmph. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Cyclone Murasu hits Ongole with 120 kmph gusts and 1.5m storm surge

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Climate change & international agreements· Prelims· 3 November 2026

Coastal disaster management and meteorological monitoring: a relevant GS3 Environment and Disaster Management case study.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported the landfall of severe cyclonic storm Murasu near Ongole, causing heavy rainfall and a significant storm surge in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Background

Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Ongole (Prakasam district) at 0100 hours on November 3, 2026. It recorded wind speeds of 110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph and generated a storm surge of 1-1.5 metres above astronomical tide.

Facts for Prelims

FactCyclone Murasu recorded wind gusts of up to 120 kmph.
PlaceThe cyclone landfall occurred near Ongole in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
FactThe storm surge of 1-1.5 metres was expected to peak over Bapatla, Krishna, and Prakasam districts.
BodyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the official body responsible for cyclone tracking and reporting.

Prelims practice question

With reference to Cyclone Murasu, consider the following statements:

The storm surge was expected to peak over Bapatla, Krishna, and Prakasam districts.
The cyclone made landfall in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
The cyclone recorded wind gusts of up to 150 kmph.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The cyclone made landfall near Ongole in the Prakasam district. Statement 3 is incorrect: The cyclone recorded wind gusts of up to 120 kmph.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing coastal inundation and storm surges in the Bay of Bengal region due to intensifying cyclonic activities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Coastal vulnerability: High risk of inundation in low-lying areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh due to storm surges.
Meteorological monitoring: Critical role of IMD in providing real-time landfall data for disaster mitigation.

Keywords: cyclonic storm · storm surge · meteorological monitoring · coastal inundation · disaster management

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