The severe cyclonic storm Murusu crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast at Kothapatnam near Ongole in the Prakasam district during the early hours of Tuesday, triggering strong winds and heavy rainfall across the state’s coastal districts.
The situation in and around coastal areas remained concerning due to the intensity of the winds and heavy rainfall. The winds uprooted trees around Ongole and disrupted electricity supply.
Naguluppalapadu in Prakasam district recorded the highest rainfall of 198.01 mm, followed by Kothapatnam with 182.25 mm, Bapatla (128.53 mm), Chirala (124.10 mm), Trovagunta, Prakasam district (116.93 mm), Ongole Urban (106.97 mm) and Chilakapadu 104.50 mm, according to data available up to 6am on Tuesday.
He urged people to remain extremely alert and exercise caution. Parts of Prakasam, Bapatla, West Godavari and Konaseema districts received heavy rainfall.
Jain said heavy rainfall was expected across districts despite the cyclone crossing the coast.
