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Cyclone Murasu · India

Cyclone Murasu kills two in Andhra Pradesh

3 sourcesUpdated 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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Severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, with reports saying it crossed the southern coast on November 3.

At least two people were killed in cyclone-related incidents.

Officials said the storm damaged over 300 dwellings, thousands of trees and numerous power transmission lines.

Standing crops were flooded across more than 52,000 hectares, with one report putting the affected area at 52,459 hectares.

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Preliminary estimates from the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority put losses at about Rs 344 crore, while transport disruption included more than 35 train cancellations and stranded motorists.

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What coverage agrees on

All reporting agrees that severe cyclonic storm Murasu hit Andhra Pradesh, killed at least two people and caused extensive damage to housing, crops and infrastructure. The accounts also consistently cite preliminary losses of around Rs 344 crore.

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The toll and damage figures are still preliminary, and the affected crop area is reported with slightly different wording across the coverage. Further official updates could refine the casualty, damage and disruption totals.

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The neutral reporting presents Murasu as a severe cyclonic storm that crossed Andhra Pradesh’s southern coast and left behind deaths and damage. It notes damage to houses, power infrastructure and standing crops, along with train cancellations and stranded motorists. The articles consistently attribute the loss estimate of about Rs 344 crore to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Tribune, theopenpress.in
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The Tribune Neutral framing Reported

Cyclone hits Andhra coast, 2 killed

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The Tribune reports that severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on Tuesday in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in two deaths and extensive infrastructure damage. According to officials, the cyclone damaged over 300 dwellings, thousands of trees, and numerous power transmission lines while flooding standing crops across more than 52,000 hectares. Prakhar Jain of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority stated that preliminary estimates indicate losses of at least Rs 344 crore. The severe weather also heavily disrupted transportation, leading to numerous train cancellations, diverted services, and stranded motorists.

theopenpress.in Neutral framing Reported

Cyclone Murasu Kills Two in Andhra Pradesh, Damages Crops Across More Than 52,000 Hectares

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The openpress.in article reports that severe cyclonic storm Murasu crossed the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh on November 3, causing a trail of destruction that included at least two fatalities. Citing the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, the report notes that preliminary estimates place the financial losses at around Rs 344 crore. Additionally, the storm caused extensive damage to houses, power infrastructure, and standing crops across more than 52,000 hectares. The publication also includes background information regarding the author of the piece.