Cyclone Murasu: 11 Chennai flights cancelled, Odisha evacuates

Cyclone Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, prompting Chennai airport to cancel 11 flights and Odisha to expedite evacuations. IMD expects landfall between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 100–110 kmph. Over 300 rescue teams have been pre-positioned across vulnerable districts in Odisha.