Cyclone Murasu nears South Andhra coast after skirting Chennai
In short
Severe Cyclone Murasu came as close as about 200 km to the Chennai coast over the sea, then moved toward the South Andhra coast. The report says it appears to have skirted Chennai and is now heading for its likely landfall zone.
This matters because coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh may face dangerous weather. The exact landfall point and damage are not stated.
What the reporting says
Severe Cyclone Murasu moved toward its likely landfall zone along the South Andhra coast after coming closest to Chennai at about 200 km over the sea. The report says the system appeared to have skirted the city, but the exact landfall point and full impact were not stated in the available reporting. The immediate concern is the storm’s approach to Andhra Pradesh coastlines.
Why it matters
Severe Cyclone Murasu came closest to the Chennai coast at about 200 km over the sea and then headed toward its likely landfall zone along the South Andhra coast. The report indicates Chennai may have been skirted, but it does not state the exact landfall location or any damage figures. The main concern is the storm’s likely impact on coastal areas in Andhra Pradesh.