India Cyclone Murasu: Landfall, Casualties, and Infrastructure Damage

India Cyclone Murasu weakened after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India, on November 3, 2026, leaving at least two people dead and causing widespread damage to crops, homes and power infrastructure. Authorities have continued rescue and restoration work as the weather system moves inland. Here’s the latest update.

India Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh

India Cyclone Murasu: Key Figures

India Cyclone Murasu Makes Landfall in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Murasu crossed the coast near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh at around 1 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 3, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 

The severe cyclonic storm brought maximum sustained winds of 100–110 km/h, with heavy rain affecting coastal communities.

The storm uprooted trees, brought down electricity poles and flooded low-lying areas, particularly in Prakasam and Bapatla districts. 

Fishing boats were also damaged, while standing crops were submerged in several locations.

Murasu gradually lost strength after moving inland. 

By Tuesday afternoon, the IMD reported that it had weakened into a cyclonic storm over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with sustained winds of 80–90 km/h and gusts reaching 100 km/h. 

The department expected the system to weaken further into a deep depression by midnight.

Radar shows an image of India Cyclone Murasu (Photo: NASA)

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India Cyclone Murasu Kills Two, Damages Crops and Homes

The cyclone caused significant damage across Andhra Pradesh, with at least two people losing their lives in storm-related incidents, state disaster management officials reported.

Preliminary assessments estimated total losses at around Rs 344 crore. 

Heavy rainfall damaged standing crops across 52,459 hectares in 15 districts, while 312 houses were also affected. 

Krishna, Bapatla and Nandyala were among the hardest-hit districts.

The storm also disrupted essential infrastructure and transportation. 

Around 2,750 electricity poles were damaged, alongside transmission lines, substations and power distribution equipment. 

More than 35 trains were cancelled, 14 were diverted and eight were rescheduled. Several flights were also cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Meanwhile, 12,230 people remained in cyclone shelters as authorities continued relief operations. 

Emergency teams worked to clear fallen trees, remove floodwater and restore affected services.

Murasu caused significant damage across Andhra Pradesh (Photo: US News)

Authorities Continue Relief Operations

Andhra Pradesh deployed 11 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and 13 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams to support rescue and recovery work. 

The Fire Department also sent 185 teams to clear roads and drain floodwater from affected communities.

Rescue and recovery work continues as Murasu weakens (Photo: News Arena India)

In neighboring Odisha, authorities maintained emergency preparations despite relatively lighter rainfall in the state's southern districts on Tuesday. 

More than 165,000 people had been evacuated to safer locations, while 592 temporary and permanent shelters were made available across five southern districts.

Officials also deployed disaster response teams and senior administrators to monitor conditions in vulnerable areas. 

Although Murasu weakened after landfall, further rainfall remained a concern for communities already affected by recent storms.

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References

1. India Today

2. India Express

3. AP News

4. Al Jazeera