Coastal Andhra Pradesh Faces Severe Weather Cyclone Murasu Live Updates
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu has crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread transport and crop disruptions.

Tracking the Landfall and Impact
The severe cyclonic storm Murasu has crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, leaving a trail of heavy rain and strong winds across the region. As people closely monitor weather cyclone murasu live reports, authorities have confirmed widespread damage to standing crops, transport links, and local infrastructure.
Districts such as Bapatla and Prakasam experienced severe downpours and powerful gusts, leaving multiple areas completely waterlogged. Thousands of trees were uprooted, hundreds of electric poles suffered damage, and numerous fishing boats were wrecked.
Official Response and Emergency Assistance
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure residents stay off the roads and remain indoors to prevent any loss of life. Prakhar Jain, SDMA Managing Director and RTGS CEO, also urged the public to maintain a high level of alertness as conditions remain dangerous.
To assist affected citizens, the state government launched a dedicated grievance reporting mechanism via the Mana Mitra WhatsApp platform. Residents can report emergencies, waterlogging, uprooted trees, or power outages by sending a message to the WhatsApp number 9552300009.
Power Infrastructure and Regional Support
Despite the severity of the winds, energy department officials reported during a review that no electricity poles had fallen and power supply disruptions had been successfully avoided so far. Neighbouring states also stepped in to assist, with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dispatching teams to support local relief and restoration work.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Chief Minister Naidu to review the situation, assess property and crop losses, and discuss ongoing government relief measures. Meanwhile, rescue operations remain active in heavily impacted areas like Ongole in the Prakasam district, where residents were left stranded following severe rainfall.
Sources: The Hindu, NDTV, The Times of India.



