Hyderabad, Nov. 6: Cyclone Murasu claimed eight lives and caused an estimated ₹1,918.55 crore damage in Andhra Pradesh. The preliminary assessment identified extensive losses to agriculture, infrastructure and public utilities.
Five people died in Bapatla district, two in Guntur and one in Palnadu. The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday.
According to officials, the cyclone damaged crops across 1,43,122 hectares. The damage affected 1,86,063 farmers across the state.
Horticultural crops suffered losses across another 6,749 hectares. This affected 12,586 farmers. The cyclone also damaged 983 houses, 346 boats and 220 fishing nets.
Cyclone Murasu | Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Cyclone Damage and Relief Measures
Officials briefed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the damage assessment on Thursday. They said accurate crop-loss estimates would require another 48 to 72 hours.
The assessment depends on floodwaters receding across affected areas. The Chef Minister reviewed damage reports from Agriculture, Electricity, Municipal Administration and Panchayat Raj departments.
He also examined ongoing relief and restoration operations. With two consecutive cyclones affecting Andhra Pradesh, he directed officials to prevent hardships for farmers and residents.
Naidu prioritised electricity restoration, road repairs and uninterrupted drinking water supplies. He also announced a personal visit to cyclone-affected areas on Friday.
Electricity and Road Restoration Underway
Officials reported rapid progress in restoring electricity. Under the APCPDCL jurisdiction, 871 of 1,103 affected 11 kV feeders have been restored.
The remaining 232 feeders are yet to resume operations. Of the 3,946 damaged 11 kV electricity poles, workers have restored 1,493.
The Roads and Buildings Department reported damage to 760.10 kilometres of major district roads and state highways. Officials have cleared fallen trees at all 206 identified locations.
The Panchayat Raj Engineering Department reported damage to 74 rural roads. The damage covers 204.14 kilometres, with restoration estimated to cost ₹92.08 crore.
Telecom Services and Rural Infrastructure Restoration
Telecom services have also largely resumed across Andhra Pradesh. By Thursday, 30,518 of the state’s 31,428 telecom towers were operational.
This restored 97.1% of telecom services. Restoration remains pending at a few locations in Bapatla, Prakasam and West Godavari districts.
The Panchayat Raj Department reported that 59 mandals and 649 gram panchayats were affected. Officials have cleared all 336 identified drainage blockages.
Cyclone Murasu | Reservoir Inflows and Floodwater Levels Monitored
Officials are continuously monitoring flood flows and major reservoirs and canals. At Prakasam Barrage, inflow and outflow were maintained at 43,500 cusecs.
Authorities kept 60 of the barrage’s 70 gates open. The Budameru Diversion Channel was carrying 6,047 cusecs.
Meanwhile, Tammileru’s inflow declined from 26,000 cusecs to 10,200 cusecs. Authorities continue monitoring water levels and flood conditions.
NDRF and SDRF Teams Participate in Rescue Operations
A total of 11 SDRF teams and 13 NDRF teams participated in cyclone relief operations. Another 390 fire personnel assisted rescue and restoration work.
The government also sent around 5.87 crore warning messages to the public. These alerts aimed to improve preparedness and ensure timely information.
The state government released ₹37 crore to districts for immediate relief and assistance. Restoration work continues across electricity networks, roads, drinking water systems and other essential infrastructure.
Officials are working to restore normalcy in the affected areas at the earliest.
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