Murasu brings flooding, road closures and 30,661 acres of crop damage
Lower winds do not end dangers from rain and rising water
Overview
Cyclone Murasu has weakened after making landfall near between 3:30 am and 5:30 am on November 3, but the emergency is continuing. The had warned of a with winds of 100–110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. Authorities moved about 10,805 people into cyclone shelters, while rain, flooding and strong winds closed roads, stranded vehicles, uprooted trees and damaged boats. The storm was expected to weaken into a , but lower winds do not end the risks from water and runoff.
The first farm assessment shows standing crops damaged across 15 districts and 132 , covering 30,661 acres. Paddy, cotton and maize were hit hardest, with Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyala among the worst-affected districts. State and district teams are clearing roads, restoring services and checking fields. The estimate may change, and crop verification will determine compensation and recovery support, leaving farmers facing losses before aid arrives.
Timeline
Murasu weakened inland while crop losses and transport disruption remained unresolved
The storm’s weakening wind intensity marked a change in hazard, not the end of the emergency. Heavy rainfall, flooding, blocked roads and damaged continued to affect communities after . The latest reported status combined ongoing restoration with a of 30,661 acres across 15 districts.
Andhra Pradesh shifted from evacuation to damage assessment and restoration
State and district teams continued relief-camp operations while inspecting roads, infrastructure and agricultural fields. Officials must verify crop losses, classify damage and compile farmer records before compensation and disaster-relief support can be determined. Road, power, drainage and market restoration remained part of the immediate recovery work.
Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyala emerged among the worst-hit farming districts
The preliminary assessment identified these districts as having especially heavy crop damage. Their losses formed part of the wider 15-district total recorded across 132 mandals. District officials must now distinguish storm damage from losses caused by continuing inundation and delayed recovery.
Paddy, cotton and maize suffered the heaviest reported crop losses
Officials identified , cotton and maize, also described as corn, among the most affected crops. Standing crops faced damage from strong winds, waterlogging and flooding during a period when harvesting and farm access were disrupted. Further verification is needed to determine the final losses.
Officials estimated that Murasu damaged 30,661 acres of standing crops
The preliminary crop-loss estimate covered 30,661 acres, equivalent to more than 30,000 hectares as reported in coverage. Officials described the figure as an initial assessment that could change as field inspections continue. The estimate established the storm’s immediate economic effect on farmers.
Officials found standing crops damaged across 15 Andhra Pradesh districts
A preliminary assessment found cyclone damage across 15 districts and 132 . The agricultural impact extended well beyond the coastal landfall zone, with affected by wind, inundation and heavy rain. Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyala were among the worst-hit districts.
Strong winds and flooding damaged trees, boats and local infrastructure
Initial district reports recorded uprooted trees, damaged boats and disruption to roads and other infrastructure. Relief and restoration teams began clearing obstructions and inspecting affected areas. The damage extended beyond the immediate landfall point as rain and winds spread inland.
Flooding and rainfall disrupted roads and transport after landfall
Waterlogging and heavy rain disrupted traffic in parts of Vijayawada and other affected areas. Reports also described stranded vehicles, road closures and reduced transport access. Fallen trees and poor visibility added to the difficulty of movement and emergency response.
Murasu weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm
After crossing the coast, the system weakened as it moved inland. IMD expected it to weaken further into a by around midnight. The lower wind intensity reduced the cyclone classification but did not remove the risk from rain, runoff and flooding.
Andhra Pradesh moved 10,805 people into cyclone shelters
The state evacuated approximately 10,805 people as Murasu affected 15 districts and 132 . Authorities arranged 171 and distributed 14,810 food packets. District administrations and disaster-response teams continued relief and assessment operations.
Murasu brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding across Andhra Pradesh
Rainfall associated with the storm caused waterlogging and local flooding after landfall. Strong winds affected coastal and inland districts as the system moved north-northwest. The continuing rain showed that landfall did not immediately end the threat.
Murasu made landfall near Ongole with winds reaching 120 kmph
The severe cyclonic storm crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, between approximately 3:30 am and 5:30 am. IMD reported sustained winds of 100–110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. The process had begun around 1 am.
Andhra Pradesh authorities prepared to evacuate residents from vulnerable coastal areas
State disaster-management authorities prepared to move people from exposed coastal communities to safer locations as Murasu approached. Official advisories directed to relocate, but the specific figure of about 2,000 evacuees is not independently established.
IMD warned that Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu would hit the south Andhra coast
The forecast landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, late on November 2 or early on November 3. It expected sustained winds of 100–110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph. Coastal districts prepared for heavy rain, damaging winds and flooding.