Two Cyclones in Less Than 7 Days: Arnab and Murasu Threaten India’s East Coast Again, Check IMD State-Wise Rain Alert

India’s east coast is preparing for another cyclone within a week. Cyclone Arnab affected Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Odisha on October 28, 2026. Now, another severe cyclonic storm named Murasu, is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Cyclone Murasu will cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, from late November 2 to the early hours of November 3. The storm is expected to bring wind speeds of 100–110 kmph with gusts reaching 120 kmph. Keep reading to know in detail.

Two Cyclones in Less Than 7 Days: What Happened?

Cyclone Arnab and Cyclone Murasu have developed over the Bay of Bengal within a short period. While Arnab has already affected the east coast, Murasu is moving towards south Andhra Pradesh. India Today’s November 2 report said that more than 1.8 lakh people had been evacuated across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha during preparations for Cyclone Arnab.

Cyclone Murasu: What Is the IMD’s Latest Landfall Prediction?

According to the IMD’s November 2 coastal weather bulletin, Cyclone Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At 5:30 am on November 2 the system was located approximately 200 km east-northeast of Chennai, 210 km east-southeast of Nellore and 260 km southeast of Ongole. The IMD forecast that it would move northwestwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole.

IMD Weather Forecast: State-Wise Rain Alert for November 3

Cyclone Murasu is expected to influence rainfall across several southern and eastern states. The IMD’s forecast covers Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala.

Odisha: Heavy Rainfall Warning for November 3 and 4

Odisha is also likely to receive rainfall under the influence of Cyclone Murasu. The IMD has forecast isolated very heavy rainfall in the state on November 3 and 4. Southern coastal districts, including Ganjam and Gajapati are among the areas being closely monitored.

Tamil Nadu: Rain Alert in Chennai and Other Districts

Tamil Nadu is likely to experience rainfall as Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast. The Regional Meteorological Centre forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Chennai and Tiruvallur on November 2. Other districts covered by the November 2 rainfall forecast included Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore and the Nilgiris. For November 3, isolated heavy rainfall was expected to continue in the Nilgiris.

Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala: Other States Under Rainfall Watch

The IMD has also included parts of Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala in its rainfall forecast.

India’s East Coast Has Eight Weather Radar Locations

Doppler Weather Radars help the IMD monitor the movement, location and intensity of cyclones and heavy rainfall systems. According to the IMD’s 2025 annual report, the east coast has eight radar locations.