Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam, Prakasam district with no power outages reported
Summary
- Cyclone Murasu touched down near Kothapatnam in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
- All major power lines remained functional; no electricity disruptions were reported.
- District collectors briefed CM Chandrababu Naidu on the on‑ground situation and relief measures via teleconference.
- State disaster response teams have been mobilised for evacuation, shelter provision and medical assistance.
- Pre‑emptive measures, including reinforcement of power infrastructure, helped avoid outages.
Key Facts
- · Cyclone Murasu landfall location: Kothapatnam, Prakasam district, AP
- · Power supply remained uninterrupted during the cyclone
- · CM Chandrababu Naidu received real‑time updates through a teleconference
- · Relief measures include evacuation, shelters, and medical camps
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of pre‑emptive disaster preparedness and coordination between local officials and the state government to mitigate the impact of natural calamities.
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