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Andhra CM acknowledges Centre's aid as Cyclone Murasu batters state
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed gratitude to the central government for its support as Cyclone Murasu continues to disrupt normal life across Andhra Pradesh. The severe weather system has triggered widespread damage and displacement across the coastal state.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu thanked the Union government on Wednesday for extending assistance as Cyclone Murasu swept across the state, causing significant disruptions to daily activities and infrastructure.
The cyclonic system has impacted multiple districts in Andhra Pradesh, with authorities reporting widespread power outages, damage to residential structures, and disruption of transportation networks. Coastal areas have been particularly hard hit, with heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting communities and agricultural regions.
Naidu's appreciation for central government support underscores coordination between state and national authorities in disaster management. Officials have activated emergency response protocols, with disaster management teams working to restore normalcy and provide relief to affected residents.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious and follow evacuation advisories issued by disaster management officials. Relief camps have been established in several locations to shelter those displaced by the cyclone, and teams are conducting damage assessments across affected regions to quantify losses and determine assistance requirements.