{
  "id": 17815081,
  "title": "Prakasam district on high alert as Murasu cyclone approaches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/prakasam-district-on-high-alert-as-murasu-cyclone-approaches",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:33:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/prakasam-district-on-high-alert-as-murasu-cyclone-approaches/article71657410.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prakasam district authorities have heightened vigilance in anticipation of Cyclone Murasu making landfall. Senior IAS officer Ranjit Basha, the district's special officer, emphasized the critical importance of preparedness and prompt response to mitigate potential casualties and damage. At a review meeting on November 2, Basha and his colleagues assessed the readiness of various departments. They ordered rainwater drainage into minor irrigation tanks and removal of large signs from elevated spots, anticipating strong winds on November 3. The Collector identified 26 villages and 72 communities in coastal zones as particularly at risk, establishing 70 relief centers. Two earthmoving machines and five tractors were positioned in every village. Vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, and children were relocated to safer areas. The administration mobilized 1,000 electricity poles, repair crews, and generators to restore power. A dedicated control center was set up at the Collectorate, and National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams were deployed. Meanwhile, Joint Collector Kalpana Kumari, with the help of Ongole Range Deputy Officer Chandrasekhar Naidu, examined Kothapatnam beach and the relief center. She cautioned fishermen against entering the ocean until the storm weakened and ordered those already at sea to return via radio. She urged officials to relocate families residing in low-lying regions, thatched dwellings, and makeshift homes. Relief centers must supply clean water, nutritious meals, stable electricity, and medical care, including specialized clinics and power generators. Kumari urged people to heed official advisories, disregard rumors, and assured that police, revenue officials, and disaster response teams would be on-call 24/7.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}