Cyclone Murasu Brings Red Alert to Five Andhra Districts
Cyclone Murasu, a severe cyclonic storm, is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur on the night of November 2-3. A red alert has been sounded in five districts, adding fresh worry after Cyclone Arnab. The alert marks a step up in warnings for coastal districts as the storm gets closer.
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Cyclones form over warm seas and bring strong winds and heavy rain, and India's east coast gets several each season. A red alert is the highest warning level, used when officials expect severe damage.
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