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Cyclone Murasu Hits Andhra Pradesh, Leaves Two Dead and 52,459 Hectares of Crops Damaged
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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Cyclone Murasu struck Andhra Pradesh, killing two people and damaging 52,459 hectares of crops.
Cyclone Murasu made landfall along the eastern coast of India, battering the state of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage to agricultural land. According to state officials, 52,459 hectares of crops were reported damaged, affecting farmers across several districts. Two people lost their lives as a result of the cyclone, with authorities still assessing the full extent of the damage. Rescue and relief teams have been deployed to affected areas to provide assistance and restore essential services.