No power disruptions reported as Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam in Prakasam dist.

Screengrab shows the devastation in Prakasam district due to Cyclone Murasu. Energy department officials informed Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu that no electricity poles had fallen and there were no disruptions to power supply anywhere. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Cyclone Murasu made its landfall near Kothapatnam in Prakasam district, close to Ongole, at 1 a.m. on Tuesday (November 3, 2026), and was expected to complete its landfall process by 6.30 a.m., Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was informed during a review with district Collectors and officials at 3.30 a.m.The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that people in cyclone-affected areas did not venture onto roads and to take all necessary precautions to prevent loss of life and minimise property damage. He also enquired about the condition of electricity poles and substations. Energy department officials informed him that no electricity poles had fallen and there were no disruptions to power supply anywhere.Cyclone Murasu LIVE updatesDuring the teleconference, Collectors briefed him on the ground situation and relief measures. Bapatla district Collector reported heavy rainfall, particularly in Repalle, Chirala and Vetapalem, and said two fallen trees had been cleared immediately.Nellore Collector Himanshu Shukla said seven fallen trees had been removed and moderate rainfall was prevailing in the district. Prakasam Collector P. Raja Babu said officials had responded to reports of fallen trees at five locations.Krishna district Collector reported heavy rainfall in Avanigadda and Nagayalanka. In Guntur district, rainfall was recorded in all mandals, but no incidents of electricity poles or trees falling were reported.NTR district Collector G. Lakshmisha said light showers were occurring at several places. Officials had inspected the Budameru area and found no immediate threat. As a precaution against possible landslides at Mogalrajpuram, some families had been shifted to relief camps.The Collectors also informed the Chief Minister that arrangements were being made for counting votes in the local body elections alongside cyclone relief operations. Published - November 03, 2026 07:57 am IST