Andhra Pradesh seeks Rs 4,500 crore relief after twin cyclones
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has requested immediate central assistance following damage from cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu sought immediate central assistance of over Rs 4,500 crore on Wednesday following the impact of two successive cyclones, Arnab and Murasu. According to reports from Urban Acres and Business Standard, the state government has already submitted the request to the Centre to aid relief and recovery efforts.
The Chief Minister briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in affected regions, including damage caused by strong winds and heavy rains. Naidu estimated that cyclone Arnab caused losses of at least Rs 4,563 crore, while cyclone Murasu caused Rs 343 crore in damage.
In a letter to the Centre, Naidu stated that cyclone Arnab battered 781 villages and damaged three lakh hectares of crops and 13,600 hectares of horticulture crops across 16 districts. The storm also destroyed 29,000 electric poles and nearly 8,000-km-long power lines.
Cyclone Murasu affected 465 villages in seven districts and destroyed crops in nearly 52,500 hectares. The Hindu reported that Murasu crossed the coast near Ongole in Prakasam district on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, causing widespread damage including uprooted trees and collapsed houses.
Naidu has also spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah multiple times to detail the extent of the damage. The state authorities are currently assessing the damage as the Centre considers the request for assistance.