Cyclone Murasu causes destruction in coastal Andhra Pradesh
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have damaged crops, boats, and trees as the storm made landfall on Tuesday morning.
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, causing widespread damage, according to The Hindu. The storm uprooted many trees, broke numerous electric poles, and destroyed fishing boats in several coastal areas.
In Prakasam district, heavy rain and wind caused thatched houses to collapse at Samatha Nagar in Ongole, leaving residents stranded. The district administration has started rescue operations to evacuate those people. Additionally, a large tree fell on the statue of Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu at the Prakasam district Collectorate, causing it to collapse.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference to check on electricity substations and poles. Energy department officials stated that no power supply disruptions or fallen poles had been reported so far.
The Chief Minister also briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on property and crop losses caused by cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
The Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) has launched a grievance mechanism via the ‘Mana Mitra’ WhatsApp platform. Residents can report emergencies like waterlogging or uprooted trees by messaging 9552300009. In Odisha, Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the state remains on high alert due to landslide risks, with over 1.60 lakh people moved to safety.