Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc in Andhra Pradesh, causing Rs 1,919 crore in damages and affecting thousands:

The Economic Times · PTI · 2026-11-06 09:34 UTC

Cyclone Murasu struck Andhra Pradesh, leading to an estimated damage of Rs 1,919 crore. The cyclone affected over 1.8 lakh farmers, causing significant agricultural losses across several districts. At least eight fatalities were reported, with rescue and relief operations actively ongoing. Immediate relief funding of Rs 37 crore was allocated to support affected areas and communities. Infrastructure repairs are underway, with efforts to restore electricity and telecommunications services post-cyclone.

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the damage caused by Cyclone Murasu, according to preliminary estimates, was Rs 1,919 crore.

CM Naidu reviewed the post-cyclone situation with officials late on Thursday and directed them to expedite relief and restoration work.

He stressed the need to ensure uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply and repair damaged roads, while ensuring farmers and residents faced no hardship following two consecutive cyclones--Arnab and Murasu.

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