Cyclone Murasu brought heavy challenges to several parts of Andhra Pradesh. The storm affected farming communities across the state, with standing crops suffering major damage.
According to a government press release issued on November 3, the cyclone damaged 30,661 acres of crops across 15 districts. Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyal were among the worst-affected areas. Paddy, cotton and maize crops faced the most damage.
The storm affected 132 mandals. The state government moved 10,805 people to cyclone shelters and opened 171 relief camps. It also distributed 14,810 food packets to people in need.
For relief work, the government deployed 11 NDRF teams and 13 SDRF teams. The Fire Department also sent 185 teams to clear fallen trees and remove water from affected areas.
The government also moved 3,066 pregnant women and 1,008 nursing mothers to hospitals as a safety measure. It deployed 725 medical teams and kept 362 ambulances ready.
