Murusu Cyclone Triggers Heavy Rain Alert in Andhra Pradesh; Government Issues Precautions

Cyclone Murusu continues to affect coastal Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to several districts. The state government has alerted the administrative machinery as the cyclone's landfall process continues. According to the weather department, Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna, Palnadu, NTR, Eluru and West Godavari districts may experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with isolated areas likely to receive exceptionally heavy downpours. Rain is expected to continue in parts of the state on November 3, while moderate rainfall and isolated heavy showers are forecast for November 4. The government has urged residents in affected areas to remain alert and strictly follow instructions issued by officials.

The government reported that Bapatla district recorded the highest rainfall, at 56.95 mm. Relief and rehabilitation operations are continuing in cyclone-affected areas, with 10,805 people currently staying in rehabilitation centres. Preliminary assessments indicate that 30,661 hectares of paddy, 21,474 hectares of cotton and 605 hectares of maize crops may have been affected. The electricity department has formed special teams to restore power supply, while officials are continuously monitoring irrigation tanks, reservoirs and flood conditions in low-lying areas. The government said the cyclone's intensity is expected to gradually weaken.