2 Dead, 12,000 Displaced; Andhra Pradesh Counts Cyclone Murasu's Damage
Deaths in Cyclone-Related events in Andhra Pradesh: Two tragic Deaths in Murasu reported in Andhra Pradesh; massive crop damage, power outage, and displacing over 12,000 residents.
Cyclone Murasu Impact: Two people died in severe Cyclone Murasu-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director Prakhar Jain told PTI, adding that 12,230 people are currently sheltered in rehabilitation centres in affected districts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to enquire about the impact of back-to-back cyclones Arnab and Murasu within a single week. Following extensive damage reported across the state, Chief Minister Naidu requested the Central Government for assistance, with the state government receiving an immediate relief fund of ₹4,500 crore.
Impact On Crops, Power, and Travel Disrupted
The cyclone destroyed standing crops spread over 52,459 hectares, damaged 312 houses, and knocked down power transmission lines. Thousands of hectares of agricultural and horticultural crops were damaged across reportedly six to eight districts, with paddy and cotton bearing the brunt of the torrential rain and gales. The storm also uprooted trees and electric poles, damaged roads, wrecked fishing boats, and disrupted communication networks, causing widespread power outages.
Travel across the state faced major disruptions, affecting air, rail, and road connectivity. Over 12 flights were cancelled across Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati airports, while train and road services were heavily impacted. Bapatla, Prakasam, and Palnadu emerged as the worst-affected districts, reporting extensive damage to trees, power lines, housing, and farmlands.
CM Naidu goes for an aerial inspection in the cyclone-affected areas of Chilakaluripet, Ongole, Kothapatnam, Chinaganjam, Chirala, Bapatla areas.
అమరావతి మురసు తుఫాన్ ప్రభావిత ప్రాంతాల్లో ముఖ్యమంత్రి చంద్రబాబు ఏరియల్ వ్యూ గుంటూరు, ప్రకాశం, బాపట్ల జిల్లాల్లోని తుఫాన్ ప్రభావిత ప్రాంతాలను పరిశీలన చిలకలూరిపేట, ఒంగోలు, కొత్తపట్నం, చినగంజాం, చీరాల, బాపట్ల ప్రాంతాల్లోని తుఫాన్ నష్టాన్ని పరిశీలిస్తున్న ముఖ్యమంత్రి. https://t.co/A5cYzZSW6n
— I & PR Andhra Pradesh (@IPR_AP) November 4, 2026
PM calls Naidu, State sought Funds from the Centre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called up Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to review the ground situation after two cyclones struck the state within a week, according to an official press release cited by PTI. The Prime Minister enquired about the devastation caused by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
Chief Minister Naidu detailed the severity of the damage, explaining how farmers suffered heavy losses due to severe winds and rains, while roads and power infrastructure were massively impacted. Appealing to the PM for sufficient help from the Central Government, Naidu reiterated that the state government has already sought immediate central assistance of over ₹4,500 crore.
*సీఎం చంద్రబాబుకు ప్రధాని నరేంద్ర మోదీ ఫోన్* *ఏపీ పై అర్నబ్, మురసు తుఫాన్ల ప్రభావంపై ఆరా* అమరావతి, నవంబర్04: ముఖ్యమంత్రి నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడుకు ప్రధాని నరేంద్ర మోదీ ఇవాళ ఉదయం ఫోన్ చేశారు. వారం రోజుల వ్యవధిలో రాష్ట్రానికి రెండు తుఫాన్ల తాకిడి నేపథ్యంలో
— I & PR Andhra Pradesh (@IPR_AP) November 4, 2026
Update On Weather By IMD: Depression Over East Telangana, Heavy Rainfall Forecasted In Isolated Regions
According to an update posted on X by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a depression, representing the remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, is currently located over east Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh. Over the 24 hours ending on Tuesday (November 3) morning, Bapatla recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 22 cm.
मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी ! मुख्य बिंदु: पूर्वी तेलंगाना एवं इससे सटे तटीय आंध्र प्रदेश के ऊपर एक अवदाब (भीषण चक्रवाती तूफान “मुरासु” का अवशेष) स्थित है। इसके प्रभाव से 04 नवंबर, 2026 को तटीय आंध्र प्रदेश एवं तेलंगाना में कुछ स्थानों पर बहुत भारी वर्षा तथा दक्षिण ओडिशा एवं दक्षिण छत्तीसगढ़ में कुछ स्थानों पर भारी वर्षा होने की संभावना है। Highlights : A Depression (Remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm “Murasu”) lay over east Telangana & adjoining Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It is likely to cause isolated very heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and isolated heavy rainfall over South Odisha and South Chhattisgarh on 04th November, 2026. South Peninsular India: Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during 4th-6th November and during 9th-10th November; Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka during 4th-10th November; North Interior Karnataka during 4th-5th November; Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during 5th-10th November; Telangana during 4th-7th November. Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during 7th-8th November; Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam on 4th November. Isolated thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema during 4th-5th November; Telangana on 4th November, with gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph) likely over South Interior Karnataka during 4th-6th November; Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema during 6th-8th November. Isolated thunderstorm & lightning likely over Kerala & Mahe and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during 4th-8th November; Coastal Karnataka during 4th-5th November. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during 4th-8th November; Kerala & Mahe on 4th November and during 6th-8th November; Coastal Karnataka on 4th November; South Interior Karnataka during 4th-6th November with isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Telangana on 4th November. Strong Surface Winds likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema during 4th-8th November. Central India: Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over East Madhya Pradesh on 4th November; Vidarbha during 4th-5th November; Chhattisgarh during 4th-6th November. Isolated thunderstorm & lightning likely over Chhattisgarh on 4th November. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over south Chhattisgarh on 4th November. East India: Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands during 8th-10th November. Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Odisha during 4th-7th November; Gangetic West Bengal during 9th-10th November; Jharkhand on 4th November and during 9th-10th November. Isolated thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph) likely over Odisha during 4th-5th November. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over south Odisha on 4th November. Northwest, West & Northeast India: No significant weather likely over Northwest, West & Northeast India during the week. For more information, visit Us : https://t.co/BPpoTbykBF #CycloneMurasu #SevereCyclonicStorm #OdishaRain #CycloneAlert #RainfallForecast #IndiaWeather #HeavyRain #ThunderstormAlert #WeatherWarnings @moesgoi @airnewsalerts @DDNational @ndmaindia @ICRER_MHA
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 4, 2026
Under the influence of this weather system, very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on November 4, alongside heavy rainfall at isolated places over south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh. Across South Peninsular India, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from November 4 to November 6.