NationalWednesday, 4 November 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Andhra cyclone Murasu: 30,661 hectares of crops damaged, 171 relief camps opened
Cyclone Murasu crossed near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh in November 2026, damaging 30,661 hectares of crops and triggering large-scale relief operations.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In November 2026, Cyclone Murasu crossed the coast near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, bringing winds of 120 kmph and damaging 30,661 hectares of crops across 15 districts.
Key specifics
- The cyclone made landfall near Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speed of 120 kmph.
- Heavy rain affected 15 districts, including Bapatla, Ongole, Kakinada, Eluru and Nellore.
- Officials reported 30,661 hectares of crops damaged, including paddy, cotton, chilli, fruits and vegetables.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said 171 relief camps were set up and 10,805 people were sheltered.
- As part of preparedness, 3,066 pregnant women and 1,008 young mothers were kept in hospitals before the cyclone.
Exam lens
Disaster management and geography question type, Andhra Pradesh, Ongole, 120 kmph, 30,661 hectares, 171 camps, 3.77 crore mobile alerts; TNPSC may ask cyclone landfall location and relief measures.