At least two people died as Cyclone Murasu swept through Andhra Pradesh, damaging more than 52,000 hectares of crops and affecting 312 houses. The severe cyclonic storm also disrupted transport and electricity networks across the region.
The cyclone crossed the southern Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur, near Ongole, between 3.30 am and 5.30 am. Wind speeds reached 100–110 kmph, with gusts of up to 120 kmph.
Cyclone Murasu Damage: Crops, Homes and Power Networks Hit
The storm left a wide trail of damage. Crops across more than 52,000 hectares were affected, which is a serious blow to farmers in the region. Preliminary losses are estimated at Rs 344 crore.
Damage to electricity infrastructure disrupted power supplies. Trees were uprooted and homes were damaged as the storm moved through. Transport networks were also thrown off track.
- Two people died in the cyclone
- Over 52,000 hectares of crops damaged
- 312 houses affected
- Preliminary losses estimated at Rs 344 crore
- Power supplies disrupted due to damage to electricity infrastructure
Rescue Teams Clear Debris as Thousands Remain in Shelters
Over 12,000 people remained in shelters as rescue teams cleared debris and floodwaters. Further heavy rain is forecast for Wednesday, which means the situation on the ground is not yet fully settled.
The combination of crop damage, damaged homes and disrupted power supplies shows how much pressure the storm has put on daily life in the affected districts. Farmers who lost standing crops face the hardest recovery, since their losses are tied to a full season of work.
Our Take: Cyclone Murasu Shows Why Storm Preparedness Matters
In our view, the most worrying part of this news is the crop damage. Two deaths and 312 damaged houses are already painful, but more than 52,000 hectares of affected farmland means thousands of farming families could lose their income for the season. The Rs 344 crore figure is only a preliminary estimate, so the real cost may grow.
To put it plainly, the priority now should be two things: quick relief for the people still in shelters, and honest assessment of farm losses so that compensation reaches the right hands without delay. With more heavy rain forecast for Wednesday, authorities should stay alert and keep rescue teams ready. Readers in the affected districts should follow local warnings and avoid moving through flooded or debris-filled areas until officials declare them safe.
The storm has passed, but its impact on farmers and families will last much longer than the rain.
