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Thousands evacuated before Cyclone Murasu arrives in India

Costa de Andhra Pradesh, proximidades de Ongole, Índia · Updated Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM (UTC−3) · First recorded Nov 2, 2026, 5:28 AM (UTC−3)

What happened

Thousands of people were evacuated preventively before Cyclone Murasu arrived. According to the cited Meteorological Department, the system was expected to reach the coast near Ongole by the end of Monday, with winds of 100 to 110 km/h.

When: Expected arrival by the end of Monday, November 2, 2026.

Why it matters

The evacuations indicate a concrete risk to coastal communities. The cyclone's arrival may cause wind, rain, and flooding damage in the affected area.

Impact on Brazil: Not identified

No impact on Brazil or Brasília/Federal District was identified. The immediate risk is concentrated along the Indian coast.

What changed

The new report says that thousands of people were evacuated and provides an official forecast of arrival near Ongole.

What to do now

People in the area should comply with evacuation instructions from the authorities.
Avoid coastal areas, rivers, and flooded roads.
Keep documents and essential items accessible, in accordance with local guidance.

Next 24 hours

Monitor the track, winds, rainfall, and emergency announcements.

Next 7 days

Return to evacuated areas only after official clearance.

What you do not need to do

People outside the affected region do not need to change their routine.
No specific action is required for residents of Brazil.

Preparedness guide →

Possible scenarios

Scenarios are conditional possibilities, not predictions.

A — Stabilization

Supporting evidence: Preventive evacuations have already taken place.

Still unknown: Exact trajectory and intensity at the time of arrival.

Would make it more likely: Weakening of the system and a quick passage.

Would weaken it: Intensification before reaching the coast.

Practical consequences: Localized damage and the gradual return of evacuated people.

B — Limited worsening

Supporting evidence: Forecast winds of 100 to 110 km/h and an exposed coastal population.

Still unknown: Rainfall volume and the extent of flooding.

Would make it more likely: Fallen trees, flooding, and localized power outages.

Would weaken it: Absence of significant damage after arrival.

Practical consequences: Regional disruptions to transportation and services.

C — Significant worsening

Supporting evidence: It would be supported by intensification or extensive flooding.

Still unknown: Infrastructure resilience in the affected areas.

Would make it more likely: Additional evacuation orders, widespread damage, or an official emergency.

Would weaken it: Rapid reduction in winds after making landfall.

Practical consequences: Greater displacement and prolonged service disruptions.

What to watch

Location and intensity of landfall.
New evacuation orders.
Damage to power, transportation, and communications.
Number of people affected.

Sources

Official GDACS (ONU/Comissão Europeia): Red notification for tropical cyclone MURASU-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.104 million . Oct 31, 2026, 11:23 PM (UTC−3)
Press Al Jazeera: Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week Nov 2, 2026, 5:29 AM (UTC−3)

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Thousands evacuated before Cyclone Murasu arrives in India

Thousands of people were evacuated preventively before Cyclone Murasu arrived. According to the cited Meteorological Department, the system was expected to reach the coast near Ongole by the end of Monday, with winds of 100 to 110 km/h.

What to do now:
• People in the area should comply with evacuation instructions from the authorities.
• Avoid coastal areas, rivers, and flooded roads.
• Keep documents and essential items accessible, in accordance with local guidance.

https://alert.win7.ai/en/evento/gdacs-emite-alerta-vermelho-para-ciclone-murasu-na-india-47

Classification history

Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM (UTC−3) 3 · Alert Confirmed
Nov 2, 2026, 5:28 AM (UTC−3) 3 · Alert Confirmed