“India news: Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc after landfall”

Key points

• Cyclone Murasu made landfall near Ongole in Prakasam district with strong winds and heavy rain.
• IMD expect the system to weaken to a cyclonic storm by noon and deep depression by midnight.
• Coastal Andhra Pradesh experienced uprooted trees, damaged electric poles, and crop losses due to the storm.
• Eight districts in Andhra Pradesh closed schools and colleges as a precaution.
• Indian Navy rescued 20 Iranian crew members from Somali pirates in a 48-hour operation at sea.