Cyclone Murasu Approaches Andhra Pradesh Coast as Railways Cancel Trains

Indian Railways cancelled nine trains on November 2 as Cyclone Murasu approached the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The cancellations form part of standard precautionary measures when a cyclone is forecast to affect coastal districts. Odisha authorities also reported preparations after Cyclone Arnab left six people dead earlier in the week.

Meteorological updates placed the system on a track toward the Andhra coastline. Local administrations in coastal districts have issued advisories for residents in low-lying areas. No landfall time or peak wind speeds have been finalized in the latest public bulletins. The railway cancellations affect services on routes serving the eastern coastal corridor.

Previous cyclones in the Bay of Bengal have prompted similar temporary suspensions of rail traffic to allow track inspections and to keep passengers out of the impact zone. The current action follows the pattern used for Arnab. State disaster response teams remain on standby. Further updates will depend on the storm’s speed and any change in its projected landfall location.

The nine cancelled trains represent a limited but immediate operational response. Full lists of affected services are available through railway inquiry channels. Coastal districts continue to monitor rainfall and wind forecasts as the system approaches.