{
  "id": 17800059,
  "title": "Naidu directs officials to effectively tackle Cyclone Murasu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/naidu-directs-officials-to-effectively-tackle-cyclone-murasu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:22:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-directs-officials-to-effectively-tackle-cyclone-murasu/article71655788.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged officials to effectively manage the potential impact of Cyclone Murasu on Andhra Pradesh. During a review meeting on cyclone preparedness on Monday, he emphasized the need for district collectors to remain vigilant and prepared for heavy rains and strong winds. Naidu noted that the cyclone's impact on the Andhra Pradesh coast was expected to be relatively minor, with lower wind speeds and rainfall intensity compared to Cyclone Arnab. He directed officials to fill reservoirs, tanks and ponds to manage water effectively, especially in the south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema regions, as heavy rains were forecasted in these areas. Naidu stressed the importance of protecting 6,800 tanks in six districts likely to be affected by the cyclone and activating Water Users' Associations for rainwater conservation. He also ordered the deployment of electricity poles and personnel to restore power services in affected areas, with Palnadu district expected to receive the highest rainfall. Naidu instructed officials to complete post-cyclone restoration within 48 hours, expedite crop insurance compensation and input subsidies, and prevent crop inundation due to silt accumulation in drains.",
  "summary": "Andhra Pradesh is bracing for Cyclone Murasu, which is expected to make landfall along the south coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between late Monday night, November 2, and the early hours of Tuesday, November 3. According to The Indian Express - India, the India Meteorological Department forecasts sustained winds of 100-110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph, at the time of landfall. The storm is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall across most of the state, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at some locations and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places.\n\nChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to remain prepared for relief and rescue operations. During a review meeting, the Chief Minister instructed district collectors to stay alert for contingencies such as heavy rains and gales, noting that the cyclone's impact on the Andhra Pradesh coast is likely to be relatively limited, according to The Hindu.\n\nState authorities have begun evacuating people from vulnerable coastal areas. The Indian Express - India reports that approximately 2,000 people have been evacuated so far, with plans to evacuate around 30,000 people. Additionally, the Hindustan Times reports that the state government has started evacuating people from landslide-prone areas of Gajapati ahead of the expected landfall.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}