Cyclone Murasu Triggers Floods and Evacuations Across Eluru District

Heavy downpours driven by Cyclone Murasu flooded low-lying streets and knocked down trees across the Eluru district over a 24-hour period. Knee-deep water blocked major roads as persistent storms struck multiple administrative blocks.

Official Response

District Collector K. Vetri Selvi held an emergency review meeting with police, revenue, irrigation, and panchayat officials to manage the crisis. She ordered teams deployed for the cyclone to relocate families from high-risk zones and fragile old houses to secure shelters. Headmasters must inspect electrical cables and report on the safety of school buildings and local power lines. Engineers from the irrigation wing are keeping a close watch on rising water levels in the Kovvada, Tammileru, Jalleru, and Yerrakaluva rivers. Emergency units from the fire department, National Disaster Response Force, and State Disaster Response Force are actively executing rescue operations alongside flood-duty staff.

Context

Heavy seasonal cyclonic storms frequently strike coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh during this time of year, prompting swift administrative interventions. Local authorities routinely prioritize evacuations and river level monitoring to prevent loss of life during heavy downpours.