Cyclone Murasu: Heavy rains wreak havoc in Aswaropet, Dammapeta and other mandals of Bhadradri Kothagudem

On Wednesday, Cyclone Murasu brought heavy rains to Aswaraopet, Dammapeta, and several other mandals in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, causing widespread damage. These intense rains inundated large areas of agricultural land, disrupting vehicular traffic and leading to waterlogging in low-lying regions. The breach of the temporary ring bund of the Peddavagu medium irrigation project in Aswaraopet resulted in the flooding of nearby villages' agricultural fields.

Ponds and streams swelled with water, exacerbating the situation in Aswaraopet, Naramvarigudem, and surrounding locations. In Dammapeta, Nemalipeta colony experienced severe flooding, causing significant inconvenience to residents. The Palvancha-Dammapeta road was rendered impassable after a diversion road near Rajupeta in Mulakalapalli mandal was swept away by floodwaters.

Crop damage was reported across several parts of the former undivided Khammam district as a result of the heavy rains. Local holidays were declared for schools in certain mandals due to the extreme weather conditions caused by Cyclone Murasu.