Cyclone Murasu has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to issue heavy rainfall warnings for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh. The India Meteorological Department reports that the storm is projected to hit the coast near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, between late Monday and early Tuesday. Wind speeds during landfall are anticipated to reach between 100 and 110 kilometers per hour, with potential gusts up to 120 kilometers per hour. As of Monday morning, the cyclone was positioned 180 kilometers northeast of Chennai. In response to the deteriorating weather conditions, schools in Chennai have been closed. Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and parts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience significant precipitation throughout the early part of the week as the system moves inland.
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