Cyclone Murasu Causes Extensive Crop Damage in Eluru District
Cyclone Murasu Causes Extensive Crop Damage in Eluru District
IN · Published Nov 5, 2026
• Cyclone Murasu has triggered heavy rainfall in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, inundating paddy fields and disrupting harvesting activities.
• Farmers are concerned about crop loss, with many fields at critical growth stages such as grain filling and maturity.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to standing and harvested crops, particularly paddy, which is at critical growth stages. Farmers are struggling to protect harvested grain from rain, fearing quality degradation and lower market prices. Wet fields have also hindered the use of harvesting machinery, exacerbating the situation. The Nuzvid region, with 65,706 acres of paddy cultivation, is particularly affected, including Chatrai mandal where 8,800 acres of paddy are under cultivation. The economic impact on farmers could be severe, with potential losses in yield and procurement challenges.

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