Cyclone Murasu: TN rushes 500 electricity dept personnel, equipment to AP to restore power

November 2, 2026 4:39 PM

Cyclone Murasu: TN rushes 500 electricity dept personnel, equipment to AP to restore power

The Tamil Nadu government has deployed 500 electricity department personnel in 25 teams to assist Andhra Pradesh in restoring power supply disrupted by Cyclone Murasu, following a request from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, state Electricity Minister R Nirmal Kumar said here on Monday. The state government has also despatched the essential equipment to the neighbouring state to assist in the power restoration, Kumar told reporters here. A day ago, Naidu in a post on X, had said he called ...

Cyclone Arnab claimed 7 lives in Andhra, losses estimated at Rs 4,600 crore

October 29, 2026 10:34 PM

Cyclone Arnab claimed 7 lives in Andhra, losses estimated at Rs 4,600 crore

Cyclone Arnab claimed seven lives in Andhra Pradesh and caused losses of ₹4,600 crore as per preliminary estimates, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday. After an aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas, he said the losses caused by the cyclone are estimated at ₹4,600 crore, but this figure could increase after a detailed assessment. The Chief Minister said that he spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, briefed him on the situation and t...