Cyclone Murasu destroyed crops across 52,000 hectares and damaged 300 houses in Andhra Pradesh. Two people died, and 12,230 residents remain in shelters. Mandrupkar said, "A total of 29 trains have been affected by the cyclone." Officials reported that heavy rains and gusty winds will continue in several states until November 5.
According to officials quoted by PTI news agency, crops spread across more than 52,000 hectares were destroyed, while over 300 houses and several power transmission lines were damaged.
At least two people died in cyclone-related incidents in the state, and 12,230 people continue to remain in cyclone shelters, Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), Prakhar Jain told PTI.
Several parts of the state had already experienced heavy to extremely heavy rain before the storm made landfall at around 1 am on Tuesday. Powerful winds uprooted thousands of trees and damaged around 2,750 electricity poles, disrupting power infrastructure across affected areas.
Meanwhile, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on November 4.
On November 5, thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds are very likely at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep and south interior Karnataka. Apart from this, strong surface winds will prevail at isolated places over Andhra Pradesh.
"A total of 29 trains have been affected by the cyclone, with 19 UP and 10 DOWN trains under regulation. Passengers are advised to check the latest train information before starting their journey through official railway platforms like IRCTC, RailOne, NTES or by calling Railway Enquiry No. 139," Mandrupkar said.