India evacuates coastal Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Murasu nears landfall
Authorities in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh have begun evacuating residents from low-lying coastal areas as Cyclone Murasu approaches the south India coast. The storm is expected to make landfall near Ongole late on Monday or early on Tuesday, with officials warning of severe winds and heavy rain. The state is still recovering from a deadly cyclone last week, adding to concern over the impact of the new system.About 2,000 people had already been moved to safer locations by Monday, according to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. Officials say they are planning to evacuate around 30,000 people... [Continue Reading]
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