Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a teleconference with the officials on the impact of Cyclone Murasu, in Amaravati on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: PTI The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government’s response to cyclones Arnab and Murasu, which hit the State in quick succession, was centred on saving lives and limiting property damage, and the situation was effectively dealt with, Chief Minister N.

Chandrababu Naidu has said, while thanking the Centre and the governments of Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for offering help.Addressing the media at the Secretariat on Tuesday, Mr. Naidu said the government has constantly monitored the path of Cyclone Murasu through the AI-powered AWARE 2.0 system (Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting & Early Warning Research Centre) and took decisions on a real-time basis as the cyclone surged menacingly on the late night of November 2.He asserted that the forecasts on wind speed, rainfall, flood and water management were 90% accurate, and flood-prone villages were identified in advance, and rescue personnel and equipment were deployed accordingly.Preliminary estimates of damages caused by Cyclone Murasu were prepared, and the loss inflicted by Cyclone Arnab has already been pegged at roughly ₹4,526 crore.

The government had sought the necessary assistance from the Centre. Cyclone Arnab destroyed crops in over 3.52 lakh hectares and horticulture crops in over 23,211 hectares.The Chief Minister said that essential supplies for two months were stocked in 19,265 ration shops in 17 districts.

Medical camps were set up and ambulances and emergency medicines were dispatched to the districts.Water conservationHe noted that the cyclonic storms enabled the government to divert 11 tmcft of water to reservoirs and store 25 tmcft in minor irrigation tanks. Yet, the rainfall deficit faced by the State stood at 28%.“To minimise cyclone damage in the future, the government is considering the installation of wind-resistant electricity poles.

If it is not feasible, other alternatives will be pursued. Similarly, cyclone-tolerant crop varieties are also being studied,” Mr.

Naidu added. Published - November 03, 2026 07:10 pm IST