Cyclone Murasu damages 1.4 lakh hectares across Andhra Pradesh
Crop losses threaten income for more than 1.8 lakh farmers
Overview
caused an estimated ₹1,918.5 crore in damage across , including Bapatla and Guntur. Heavy rain, floods and strong winds killed eight people and damaged crops, homes, and roads. The storm affected 1,43,122 hectares of farm crops and 1,86,063 farmers. It also damaged 6,749 hectares of , affecting 12,586 farmers. In addition, 983 homes, 346 boats, 220 fishing nets and 74 covering 204 kilometres were damaged. Road repairs may cost ₹92 crore.
The state has released ₹37 crore for urgent relief while crews restore electricity, water and transport. The damage estimate is not final because floods were still receding and officials had not reached every affected area. will decide the final losses and payments, leaving farmers, fishers and affected households reliant on accurate checks and timely rebuilding.
Timeline
Andhra Pradesh released ₹37 crore for immediate district-level relief
The state released ₹37 crore to affected districts for immediate relief while rescue, utility restoration and damage verification continued. Officials expected crop-loss figures to become more accurate after another 48 to 72 hours as floodwaters receded. Final compensation was therefore left dependent on revised surveys, and decisions on support for crops, houses, boats, nets and road rebuilding.
The cyclone damaged 74 rural roads and raised restoration needs to ₹92 crore
The reported damage to 74 rural roads covering 204 kilometres. Officials estimated that restoring those roads would cost about ₹92 crore, while the Roads and Buildings Department separately reported damage to 760 kilometres of major district roads and state highways. Damaged transport links threatened access to farms, markets and affected villages.
Murasu damaged 983 houses, 346 boats and 220 fishing nets
Officials counted damage to 983 houses, 346 boats and 220 fishing nets. The losses extended the crisis beyond fields to household shelter and the needed to restore coastal incomes. Replacement and repair needs were included in the preliminary state assessment.
Preliminary crop damage reached 1,43,122 hectares and affected 1,86,063 farmers
A preliminary assessment reported agricultural crop damage across 1,43,122 hectares, affecting 1,86,063 farmers. were reported damaged across an additional 6,749 hectares, affecting 12,586 farmers. Officials said the assessment could change after floodwaters receded.
Andhra Pradesh estimated Cyclone Murasu losses at about ₹1,918.5 crore
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu presented a preliminary statewide loss estimate of about ₹1,918.5 crore. The estimate covered agriculture, horticulture, housing, fishing assets, roads and other public infrastructure. Officials described the figure as provisional because inundation was still affecting .
District officials began counting crop, household and fishing losses after the cyclone
Early field assessments found standing agricultural crops damaged across large areas, while homes, fishing boats and nets were also affected. Officials warned that the first figures could change as floodwaters receded and teams reached more villages. The state began consolidating district reports into a wider damage assessment.
Cyclone Murasu crossed Andhra Pradesh and disrupted lives across coastal districts
Murasu crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast after bringing heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds to districts including Bapatla and Guntur. The storm killed eight people and disrupted electricity, drinking water, roads, farms and fishing activity. Rescue and restoration teams began clearing fallen trees and repairing essential services.