India evacuates thousands in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Murasu approaches, a week after Cyclone Arnab killed six
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh began evacuating coastal residents ahead of Cyclone Murasu, expected to make landfall near Ongole late on November 2, 2026, with winds of 100-110 km/h. About 2,000 people had been evacuated by Monday, with plans to evacuate some 30,000. The storm follows Cyclone Arnab, which struck the same coastline the previous week, killing six people.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Both outlets carry the same evacuation and landfall facts; one adds detailed wind speeds, shelter logistics and district warnings, the other leads with the bare evacuation headline.
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“Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week”
“India evacuates thousands ahead of second cyclone in a week - Reuters”
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Cyclone Murasu expected to make landfall near Ongole between late November 2 and early November 3, 2026, with winds of 100-110 km/h
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