Cyclone Murasu wreaks havoc across Prakasam district farmlands

Maize cultivation has suffered the most significant losses from Cyclone Murasu in Prakasam district, with damage reported across 154.17 hectares of sown area, according to the District Agriculture Officer. The cyclone's impact has extended to other major crops in the region, with paddy fields affected across 66.02 hectares and cotton plantations damaged over an additional 49.78 hectares, bringing the total agricultural damage to over 274 hectares.

The cyclone's passage through the district has disrupted farming operations at a critical juncture for many cultivators. The concentration of damage on maize crops indicates the severity of wind and rainfall impacts in agricultural zones, where standing crops proved vulnerable to the system's force.

Infrastructure restoration has progressed steadily following the cyclone's passage. The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) has successfully restored electrical power supply across 613 villages affected by Cyclone Murasu throughout Prakasam district. The utility's restoration efforts have prioritized reconnecting affected communities to essential services amid ongoing recovery operations.

Agricultural authorities are expected to assess compensation eligibility and relief measures for affected farmers as damage assessments continue across the district.