VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh is bracing for another fresh cyclone, a few days after severe cyclonic storm Arnab devastation in six coastal districts in the state.The freshly brewing cyclonic storm may hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Nov 2 and may trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. If the storm fully develops into a cyclone, it will be called Murasu, meaning ‘drum’ in Tamil, a name proposed by India.Why is it named Murasu? How storm naming worksThe name Murasu was contributed by India to the list of names used for tropical cyclones over the North Indian Ocean. Cyclone names in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are assigned by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical Cyclones.The naming system began in 2004, with the list subsequently expanded as more countries joined the panel. The WMO has 194 Members, which include 188 Member States and 6 Territories.Probably for the first time since 2004, a tropical cyclone over the north Indian Ocean will have a Tamil name, Murasu, meaning an ancient musical instrument drum.Murasu was suggested as it denoted the percussion instrument used in ancient times to disseminate information to people and warn people about natural disasters.It may be recalled that cyclone Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, 2026 and caused extensive damage. The name Arnab was contributed by Bangladesh to the list of names used for tropical cyclones over the North Indian Ocean. It is pronounced “Ornab” meaning ocean in Bengali.In India, the regional meteorological centres suggest names and those provided by the public were included.The weather experts said the naming convention for cyclones was started in September 2004 to identify and remember each cyclone and disseminate warnings to large people.The basic criteria of the naming convention include short, eight-lettered names and neutral to political, cultural and religious beliefs. The names of the tropical cyclones would not be repeated.The IMD forecast that with the fresh weather system moderate to heavy rains are likely to occur in several parts of coastal Andhra and some parts of the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh for next two to three days.The IMD has also forecast heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Kerala and Mahe are also likely to receive heavy rainfall The weather department has also warned of rough sea conditions along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Winds reaching speeds of 80-90kmph, with gusts of up to 100 kmph, are likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh on Nov 2 and 3.