Rain begins in north Andhra ahead of Cyclone Murasu
Rainfall has started in northern Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. The Kakinada Rural mandal measured 51.75 millimetres of rain by midday. Meteorologists expect the system to make landfall near Ongole later this evening, bringing further precipitation and potential impacts to the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation for flooding risks, and residents have been advised to stay alert.