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Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra coast, leaves a heavy trail of destruction

Severe cyclonic storm Murasu began its landfall process close to Ongole in Prakasam district in the early hours of Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to…

Cyclone Murasu begins landfall, heavy rain, winds batter Andhra coast
Cyclone Murasu begins landfall, heavy rain, winds batter Andhra coast — image via Business Standard feed — Credit: Business Standard

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Severe cyclonic storm Murasu began its landfall process close to Ongole in Prakasam district in the early hours of Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the Met department, the cyclone started making landfall around 1 am on Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall, accompanied by gale winds reaching speeds of up to 110 kmph…

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