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Cyclone Murasu: flights cancelled as severe storm heads for Andhra coast near Ongole
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole on the night of 2–3 November. Flights have been cancelled at Chennai and Vijayawada. Check before you travel.
What is happening
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on the morning of 2 November that Murasu, a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, was moving towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. It expects the storm to cross the south Andhra coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between about 11:30pm on 2 November and 4am on 3 November, with winds of 100–110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph (IMD, quoted by ETV Bharat, 2 November). The forecast may change; check the latest IMD bulletin.
Where travel is affected
Flights: Chennai airport said 11 flights were cancelled on 2 November because of the weather, and told passengers to contact their airline. The cancelled flights are IndiGo services, to and from Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli (DT Next, 2 November). ETV Bharat also reports cancellations at Vijayawada airport.
Chennai: heavy rain has fallen since 1 November, with an orange alert for the city and schools closed on 2 November. The city corporation says water stagnation is minor and all subways are open (ETV Bharat, 2 November).
Andhra Pradesh: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain on coastal Andhra on 2 and 3 November, and a storm surge of 1–1.5 metres, with the highest impact in Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna and Prakasam districts.
Odisha: heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in southern districts, including Koraput, Rayagada and Ganjam, on 3 and 4 November. Seas stay rough until 4 November.
Trains: we have not found a rail cancellation list for this storm. Check your train status before leaving.
What to do if you are travelling
Flights: check with your airline before leaving for the airport. If your flight is cancelled, ask the airline about a refund or rebooking.
Beach and coast trips: avoid the Andhra and Tamil Nadu coast until the storm has passed and local authorities say it is safe.
Araku and the hills: heavy rain can bring landslides, so check road conditions before setting out.
We will update this page after landfall.
Sources
This report is based on the following published sources. Rules and schedules change — confirm with the issuing authority before you travel.
- Cyclone Murasu Live Updates — ETV Bharat, quoting India Meteorological Department, 02 November 2026
- Cyclone Murasu: 11 flights cancelled at Chennai airport — DT Next, 02 November 2026
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