CHENNAI: Cyclone Murasu (Tamil, meaning traditional drum) is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday and cross the coast near Machilipatnam on Nov 2.While the system is likely to bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh, moderate rainfall is expected over north coastal Tamil Nadu from Nov 1 to 3. The India Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rain at isolated places in Tiruvallur district, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.“The storm’s outer rain bands may extend over north coastal Tamil Nadu,” said V R Durai, director of the Area Cyclone Warning Centre at RMC Chennai.On Sunday, Chennai and neighbouring areas may receive light to moderate rain, with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with maximum temperatures of 33-34°C and minimum temperatures of 25-26°C.
