Andhra Pradesh cyclone Murasu causes eight deaths and significant losses

Cyclone Murasu has caused eight deaths and an estimated loss of ₹1,918.55 crore in Andhra Pradesh, according to preliminary damage assessments. The fatalities were recorded in the Bapatla, Guntur, and Palnadu districts. The storm damaged crops across more than 143,000 hectares, affecting over 186,000 farmers, and caused damage to nearly 1,000 houses, 346 boats, and 220 fishing nets.

While rainfall activity has largely subsided across most of the state, including the Rayalaseema region, low-lying areas and coastal districts remain affected by waterlogging. In the Godavari region, including West Godavari, East Godavari, Kakinada, Eluru, and Polavaram, heavy precipitation was previously recorded. Authorities are currently managing receding water levels in reservoirs and drainage systems, such as the Prakasam Barrage and the Thammileru and Budameru water bodies.

In Telangana, a rescue operation was conducted in the Khammam district after a boat carrying 11 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel capsized in the overflowing Bethupalli tank. Ten personnel were successfully rescued, while efforts continued to locate one remaining member. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prioritize the restoration of electricity, roads, and drinking water supplies.