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How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamilname for a tropical cyclone

‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 2 Nov 2026, 09:39 am. Editorial policy.

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How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone

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‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

Want the bigger picture? Read our explainer: Why the name Murasu matters for cyclone tracking.

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Source: The Hindu. Published 2 Nov 2026, 09:39 am.

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