The remnants of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu have weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over East Telangana and adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The development marks a further weakening of the weather system after it moved inland from the Bay of Bengal and passed through coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: Remnants of Cyclone Murasu weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area.
Location: India
Authority/Organisation: India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Action Taken: IMD issued updated weather and coastal bulletins covering rainfall, wind and sea conditions.
- Impact: Rainfall and local weather risks continued despite the weakening of the cyclone system.
In its November 4, 2026 bulletin, IMD reported that the depression associated with Murasu had weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area by 11:30 AM IST. The system was expected to continue moving nearly northwards and weaken further.
Before this latest downgrade, the system had weakened from a severe cyclonic storm into a deep depression and subsequently into a depression. Its movement inland brought rainfall and adverse weather conditions to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Despite the weakening of the system, IMD continued to warn of heavy rainfall in several areas. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall was forecast over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and East Telangana, while isolated heavy rainfall was also expected in parts of South Odisha, South Chhattisgarh and North Tamil Nadu.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The weakening of Murasu is an important weather development, but the remaining low-pressure system can still produce heavy rainfall. Such conditions can affect road connectivity, agricultural activity, coastal operations and daily life in vulnerable areas. For residents, the distinction between a cyclone and its weakened remnant is important. A system may no longer qualify as a cyclone while still producing hazardous rainfall and thunderstorms. Following official warnings can help communities, local administrations and emergency services prepare for weather-related disruptions.
The weather department also reported strong winds and squally conditions over affected coastal areas. Its coastal bulletin issued on November 4 mentioned squally winds of 20–25 knots, gusting to 30 knots, along parts of the Andhra coast.
Port authorities maintained local cautionary signals at several ports, including Kalingapatnam, Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Gangavaram and Kakinada. Similar cautionary signals were reported at Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam and Vadarevu-Krishnapatnam.
The coastal bulletin also warned that visibility could deteriorate during rainfall and thunderstorms, while sea conditions could become very rough during thunderstorm activity. The bulletin reported no storm-surge or tidal warning at the time of issue.
The weakening of a cyclone does not immediately eliminate weather-related risks. Rainfall associated with its remnants can continue to affect inland districts, potentially disrupting transport, local infrastructure and daily activities.
Residents in areas covered by IMD warnings should follow official weather updates, avoid waterlogged roads and stay away from rivers and other locations prone to flooding. People living in vulnerable structures should take precautions during thunderstorms and strong winds.
The latest development also highlights the importance of tracking a storm's changing intensity rather than relying only on its original cyclone classification. Even after a system loses its cyclone status, its remaining circulation can continue to produce significant rainfall.
