NDRF deploys 14 teams in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for Cyclone Murasu
Six districts in Andhra Pradesh have been identified as the most affected areas following the landfall of the cyclone on Tuesday.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed 14 teams across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Tuesday to manage the impact of Cyclone Murasu. According to reports from The Hindu and The Hawk, no casualties have been reported so far.
NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohsen Shahedi said the landfall process began at 1:00 a.m. and was finished by approximately 9:00 a.m. based on information from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Commandant V.V.N. Prasanna Kumar stated that three teams from the 4th Battalion in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, were moved to assist, while the rest were positioned from the 10th Battalion headquarters in Kondapavuluru, Krishna district.
The teams are stationed in several locations, including Prakasam, Nellore, Markapuram, Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, West Godavari, and Konaseema districts in Andhra Pradesh, as well as Mulugu and Khammam in Telangana.
NDRF personnel will work with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration to conduct rescue, evacuation, and medical assistance efforts in vulnerable and low-lying areas.
DIG Shahedi noted that the cyclone is expected to weaken into a deep depression by midnight, which may reduce the impact in states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and northern Tamil Nadu.