Murasu is no longer a severe cyclone. It weakened to a deep depression by late on 3 November, but heavy rain is still likely in coastal Andhra Pradesh on 4 November, and relief work continues.
Updated: 4 November 2026, 10:00 IST
Quick Read
- Murasu is now a deep depression, per the IMD’s 2:30 am bulletin on 4 November, with winds of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75.
- Two deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh, and crops on over 52,000 hectares were damaged.
- 12,230 people are in shelters, and 11 NDRF and 13 SDRF teams are working across 132 mandals in 15 districts.
Cyclone Murasu has weakened a lot since landfall. It is no longer a severe cyclonic storm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its 2:30 am bulletin on 4 November that the system is now a deep depression. A deep depression is a weaker stage of a storm, with lower wind speeds than a cyclone.
At 11:30 pm on 3 November, the remnant was over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining east Telangana. It was about 60 km west of Vijayawada. Its winds were 55-65 kmph, gusting to 75 kmph. Kmph means kilometres per hour. The IMD expects it to weaken further into a depression by the morning of 4 November, and move north.
This is a big change from landfall. Murasu crossed the south Andhra coast near Ongole between 3:30 am and 5:30 am on 3 November. At that time, winds were 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph. So wind speeds have roughly halved since landfall. That does not mean the danger is over. Rain is the main risk now.
Rain on 4 November: where, and how much
The IMD says heavy to very heavy rain is still likely at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, 4 November. Isolated places means a few spots, not every town.
The flash-flood risk list has shrunk. Flash flood means sudden flooding after heavy rain. The 2:30 am bulletin lists low to moderate risk in Anakapalli, Bapatla, Konaseema, East Godavari, Guntur, Kakinada, Krishna, NTR, Visakhapatnam, West Godavari and Yanam. Nellore, Prakasam, Palnadu, Eluru and Alluri Sitharama Raju are no longer on that list.
Eastern Telangana could also see extremely heavy rain on the night of 3-4 November, per the IMD’s earlier 11:30 pm bulletin. Fishermen have been told to stay off the Andhra coast until the morning of 4 November.
Before landfall, rain was very heavy. Bapatla recorded 22 cm of rain between 8:30 am on 2 November and 8:30 am on 3 November. Narasapur recorded 20 cm, Karamchedu 16 cm, Addanki 15 cm and Bhimavaram 13 cm. One cm of rain means 10 mm of water on flat ground. These are high totals for a single day.
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Deaths, crops and damage so far
At least two people have died in cyclone-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh. Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), told news agency PTI this figure. APSDMA is the state body that handles disasters.
Standing crops on 52,459 hectares were damaged, per the preliminary assessment quoted by Jain. A hectare is about the size of a football field. Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyala districts suffered the heaviest crop impact. Paddy, the rice crop, makes up most of the damaged area.
The first damage estimate is about Rs 344 crore, per the same preliminary assessment. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the figure late on 3 November. About 94% of that total is farming damage, per the Chief Minister’s office note. The state has asked the Centre for help at once, for damage from both Murasu and the earlier Cyclone Arnab.
Strong winds uprooted thousands of trees. They also damaged 2,750 electricity poles. Over 300 homes were damaged, per officials quoted by Mathrubhumi. Power teams from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are helping with restoration. Restoration means bringing power lines back into working order.
Relief work on the ground
Relief work is now the main task. The state has set up 171 relief camps. A relief camp is a safe shelter with food and basic help. About 12,230 people are in shelters. Another report says 480 schools are being used as relief camps. Schools are often used because they are large, safe buildings.
Food packets are being given out. Officials said 14,810 food packets had been distributed. As a safety step, 3,066 pregnant women and 1,008 nursing mothers were moved to hospitals before the storm hit worst.
The Fire Department has sent 185 teams to clear fallen trees and pump out flood water. Eleven NDRF teams and 13 SDRF teams are working across 132 mandals in 15 districts. NDRF is the National Disaster Response Force. SDRF is the State Disaster Response Force. A mandal is a small administrative block in Andhra Pradesh. Medical help is also in place: 725 medical teams across 13 districts, with 362 ambulances on standby.
Trains, flights and schools: what to check today
Travel was hit hard on 2-3 November. At least 19 domestic flights were cancelled across Andhra Pradesh on 2 November. Chennai airport reported 11 cancellations on 2 November, for flights to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli.
Train services were also hit. South Coast Railway temporarily suspended movement on the Vijayawada-Ongole-Gudur section after gale winds near Karavadi station. At least seven trains were diverted, including the Kerala Express (12625) from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi. East Coast Railway cancelled eight trains on 3-4 November, including the Howrah-Kantabanji Express.
By the evening of 3 November, South Coast Railway said train services in affected areas were gradually resuming. Gradually means step by step, not all at once. Passengers should still check live train status before travel on 4 November. This post does not claim all services are normal, because no 4 November morning restoration bulletin was in the reports checked.
Schools were closed as a safety step in several districts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha on 3 November. In Tamil Nadu, schools in parts of Cuddalore district were closed on 3 November after heavy rain and thunderstorms. Chennai, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu also saw closures earlier in the week. For 4 November, parents should follow their district collector’s order, not assume a holiday continues. No state-wide 4 November school closure order was in the reports checked for this post.
What remains: water, power and fields
Three jobs remain after the wind drops. First, drain water from fields and low areas. Second, restore power poles and lines. Third, count crop loss village by village, so farmers can get help.
The IMD’s next bulletin was due at 8:30 am on 4 November. That bulletin will give the freshest track and rain forecast. Until then, the safest guide is the 2:30 am bulletin: weaker winds, but heavy rain still possible in coastal Andhra.
People in low-lying areas should stay alert for waterlogging. Do not drive through flooded roads. Water depth is hard to judge from a car. Follow local officials, not forwarded messages, for shelter and road updates.
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FAQ
Q1 Is Cyclone Murasu over? No, not fully. It has weakened to a deep depression, but heavy rain is still likely in coastal Andhra on 4 November. The IMD expects it to weaken further into a depression by Wednesday morning.
Q2 How many people died, and how much crop was lost? Two deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. Crops on 52,459 hectares were damaged in the preliminary assessment, with a first damage estimate of about Rs 344 crore.
Q3 Are trains and flights back to normal on 4 November? Not confirmed as fully normal. Train services were gradually resuming on the evening of 3 November, but passengers should check live status before travel. Flight cancellations were reported for 2 November; no fresh 4 November cancellation list was in the reports checked.
