Cyclone Murasu: AP Govt fully prepared, says CM Naidu

Fishermen move their nets to a safer place as the sea turns turbulent with high waves ahead of Cyclone Murasu at Pallepalem coast near Kothapatnam on Monday.

Cyclone Murasu is likely to have a relatively limited impact on the Andhra Pradesh coast with forecasts indicating lower wind speeds and rainfall intensity compared to Cyclone Arnab, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said.

Reviewing the State government’s preparedness for the cyclone from the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) centre at the Secretariat in Amaravati, the Chief Minister directed senior officials and district collectors to remain on high alert, particularly in the south coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, where moderate to heavy rainfall is expected.

He stressed the need to make effective use of the anticipated rainfall to replenish irrigation tanks and reservoirs while ensuring that there is no loss of life or property.

Officials informed him that 31,000 electricity poles had been dispatched to the field level from Srikakulam to Krishna district following Cyclone Arnab. 

The impact of Murasu’s winds could affect around 8,000 electricity poles across the south coastal and Rayalaseema districts.

Another 1,000 personnel are being brought from Chennai to assist with power restoration. Naidu directed officials to deploy them in Nellore, Prakasam and other affected districts as required.

Heavy rain

Officials warned of heavy rainfall in several districts under the influence of Cyclone Murasu. Palnadu is likely to receive the highest rainfall of around 30 cm, followed by Prakasam (24 cm), Markapuram (19 cm), Krishna and Guntur (9 cm each), and Eluru and Nellore (9 cm each).

The Chief Minister instructed officials to clear drains in advance in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall and remain vigilant in locations vulnerable to overflowing streams and rivulets.

With heavy rainfall forecast in the catchment areas of the Nagarjuna Sagar and Pulichintala projects, officials estimated that inflows could range between 30 TMC and 50 TMC, according to a release.

Published on November 2, 2026