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Cyclone Murasu impact in Andhra Pradesh

Overview

Cyclone Murasu caused at least eight deaths and approximately ₹1,919 crore in damages across Andhra Pradesh. The storm heavily impacted the Bapatla, Guntur, and Palnadu districts, damaging nearly 1,000 houses, 346 boats, and 220 fishing nets. Agricultural losses were significant, with an estimated 1.4 lakh hectares of crops and 6,749 hectares of horticultural crops affected, impacting over 1.8 lakh farmers.

Following the storm, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inspected damaged infrastructure and waterlogged fields. He directed officials to prioritize the restoration of electricity, roads, and drinking water. Naidu noted that while advance precautions helped limit fatalities, the government needs to modernize drainage and irrigation systems to mitigate future agricultural damage. He also criticized political opposition for making allegations rather than offering sympathy to those affected.

Entities

Andhra Pradesh · N. Chandrababu Naidu · State Disaster Response Force · Tata Steel Limited · Cyclone Murasu

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister assesses Cyclone Murasu damage

    Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu estimates Cyclone Murasu caused Rs 1,919 crore in damage, affecting over 1.8 lakh farmers and causing at least eight deaths.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Andhra Pradesh cyclone Murasu causes eight deaths and significant losses

    Cyclone Murasu has claimed eight lives and caused approximately ₹1,918 crore in damages in Andhra Pradesh, affecting thousands of farmers and damaging infrastructure across several districts.

Sources

deccanchronicle.com · en.etemaaddaily.com · indtoday.com · m9.news · newindianexpress.com · newsmeter.in · siasat.com · socialnews.xyz · thecommunists.org · thecsrjournal.in