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Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Travel and Closes Schools in India
TL;DR
- Cyclone Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
- Eleven flights were cancelled at Chennai International Airport due to the severe weather.
- Educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts were closed following heavy rainfall.
- Meteorological authorities expect the storm to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast.
Heavy rainfall flooded several areas across northern Tamil Nadu as severe Cyclone Murasu tracked toward the south Andhra Pradesh coast. Educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts shut down for the day, while numerous districts in Telangana faced orange and yellow weather alerts.
Chennai International Airport announced the cancellation of eleven incoming and outgoing flights due to hazardous conditions. Airline operators also reported impacts on flight schedules connected to Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, and Tirupati.
The India Meteorological Department projected that the storm would make landfall along the South Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing wind speeds reaching up to 120 kmph. Civic authorities deployed pumps and field teams to manage water stagnation in affected urban sectors.
Why It Matters
The severe weather event disrupts regional transportation infrastructure, leading to flight cancellations and school closures across affected districts in India. These disruptions impact local commuters, travelers, and daily routines as authorities monitor the storm's path and coordinate emergency responses.
Nov 2, 2026 · Updated 11/2/2026, 10:28:54 AM · Reported with: India Today, The Hindu
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India Today — Live: Cyclone Murasu to hit Andhra coast after midnight; 21 flights cancelledThe Hindu — Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from ChennaiIndia Today — Cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast, heavy rain floods Chennai; flights cancelledUp next · Travel
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