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Cyclone Murasu, which has intensified into a ‘Severe Cyclonic Storm’ over the West Central and Southwest Bay of Bengal, has led to flight cancellations on November 2, 2026, owing to adverse weather conditions. Schools and colleges in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts have been closed on November 2, due to heavy rains. Six districts in Telangana are under an orange weather alert and five are under a yellow alert owing to the cyclone.
Chennai International Airport, in a post on social media platform X, said eleven flights have been cancelled to and from Chennai owing to the Cyclone. IndiGo has also confirmed in a post on X that “flight operations to and from Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Tirupati are impacted.”
Which flights have been cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu?
Cancelled departures from Chennai
| Sector | Flight Number | Departure time |
| Chennai to Rajahmundry | 6E 7182 | Scheduled for 14.35 |
| Chennai to Vijayawada | 6E 7261 | Scheduled for 14.45 |
| Chennai to Kadapa | 6E 7227 | Scheduled for 14.50 |
| Chennai to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 6E 7179 | Scheduled for 17.40 |
| Chennai to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) | 6E 7123 | Scheduled for 20.50 |
Cancelled arrivals to Chennai
| Sector | Flight number | Departure time |
| Vijayawada to Chennai | 6E 7262 | Scheduled for 13.35 |
| Kadapa to Chennai | 6E 7228 | Scheduled for 14.20 |
| Rajahmundry to Chenna | 6E 7183 | Scheduled for 18.20 |
| Tiruchirappalli(Trichy) to Chennai | 6E 7181 | Scheduled for 20.15 |
| Vijayawada to Chennai | 6E 7264 | Scheduled for 20.45 |
| Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) to Chennai | 6E 7124 | Scheduled for 23.15 |
Will affected passengers get a refund?
IndiGo, in its X post, has said that “We are notifying affected customers on the mobile number provided at the time of booking. Customers are advised to check their flight status before proceeding to the airport.We remain in close coordination with the relevant authorities and continue to closely monitor the situation. The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our highest priority.”
Chennai Airport has requested passengers to contact the airline for more information and assistance.
When will Cyclone Murasu make landfall?
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Murasu is “very likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, from 11.30 pm on November 2 to 4 a.m. on November 3, 2026.
Wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph are expected at landfall.
Published – November 02, 2026 11:43 am IST
