Storm warning flag hoisted at Pamban port - The HinduUpdated - November 01, 2026 08:17 pm IST - RAMANATHAPURAMSecond stage cyclone doom hoisted at Pamban on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementDue to a depression that has formed in the Bay of Bengal, a No. 2 storm warning flag has been hoisted at Pamban Port near Rameswaram here on Sunday.The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal rapidly intensified into a cyclonic storm named ‘Murasu’ on Sunday and is projected to strike the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm within the next 48 hours, said official sources.According to meteorological updates, the system has been moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 23 kmph over the past six hours. It is likely to continue moving in the same direction, strengthening further into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of November 2.The system is expected to shift northwestwards and make landfall between Nellore and Narsapur along the south Andhra Pradesh coast. The severe cyclonic storm is projected to cross the coast during the midnight hours of November 2 to the early hours of November 3, bringing destructive gale-force winds ranging from 100 to 110 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 120 kmph.Coastal authorities have begun issuing advisories as heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions are anticipated along the path of the approaching storm.Published - November 01, 2026 08:12 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }