Cyclone Murasu Makes Landfall on Andhra Pradesh Coast
Cyclone Murasu began making landfall around 1 am on Wednesday, and heavy rain has battered the Andhra Pradesh coast. Officials and residents in coastal districts are now dealing with strong winds and flooding risks as the storm moves inland.
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Context: Cyclones form over warm seas and often bring heavy rain and wind to India's east coast during the October to December northeast monsoon. The storm was first reported as nearing the coast, so this landfall is the stage when damage is most likely.
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