Cyclone Murasu causes eight deaths and Rs 1,918.55 crore damage in Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit affected areas on Friday as officials work to restore electricity and roads.
Cyclone Murasu caused eight deaths and an estimated loss of Rs 1,918.55 crore in Andhra Pradesh, according to a preliminary damage assessment reported by Telangana Today. The cyclone, which crossed the coast on Tuesday, resulted in five deaths in Bapatla district, two in Guntur district, and one in Palnadu district.
The storm damaged crops over 1,43,122 hectares, affecting 1,86,063 farmers, while horticultural crops across 6,749 hectares were impacted. Other losses included 983 houses, 346 boats, and 220 fishing nets. The Roads and Buildings Department reported damage to 760.10 kilometres of major district roads and state highways.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief and restoration measures on Thursday. He directed officials to prioritise the restoration of electricity, road repairs, and drinking water supply. Naidu announced he would personally visit the affected areas on Friday to assess the situation.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that it would take 48 to 72 hours to accurately assess crop damage once floodwaters recede. As of Thursday, 97.1 per cent of telecom services had been restored, with 30,518 of 31,428 telecom towers operational.
The State Emergency Operations Centre reported on Thursday that rainfall had weakened considerably and largely stopped in most parts of the state. While the cyclone impact has subsided, people in low-lying areas are advised to remain cautious and follow district administration instructions.