World · India Bureau
Cyclones Arnab, Murasu destroy crops across 4.61 lakh hectares in Andhra Pradesh
Successive cyclones have inflicted severe damage to agricultural holdings across Andhra Pradesh, with official assessments still underway for horticultural losses. Assessment of crop damage from Cyclone Murasu remains incomplete, covering only a fraction of affected horticultural areas.
LSN India ·
Two consecutive cyclones have devastated agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, destroying crops on approximately 4.61 lakh hectares, according to state officials. The successive weather events have posed significant challenges to farmers in the region, with damage assessments still ongoing to determine the full extent of losses.
Cyclone Murasu has caused particular concerns in the horticultural sector. So far, enumeration teams have assessed damage to only 2,211.73 hectares of horticultural crops, despite the total affected horticultural area spanning 6,748.52 hectares. This substantial gap indicates that comprehensive assessments are still underway in many affected districts.
State administration has prioritised rapid damage enumeration to facilitate relief and rehabilitation measures for affected farmers. Officials have deployed assessment teams across impacted areas to compile accurate data on crop losses, including both field crops and horticulture production. The completion of these surveys is expected to inform compensation packages and financial assistance for the farming community.