Cyclone Murasu killed two people and damaged 312 houses in Andhra Pradesh, India.

What it means

Severe cyclonic storm Murasu struck the coastal district of Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh, India, on November 4, 2026, killing two people and damaging 312 houses. The storm also disrupted power, crops, and transport infrastructure, with preliminary losses estimated at 344 crore rupees.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, reported consistently by multiple reputable news outlets including Xinhua, Anadolu Agency, The Hindu, and others, all citing official state government figures. The primary sources are state disaster management authorities and local police; the reporting sits close to those official statements.

How new

Genuinely new — the storm and its immediate aftermath were first reported on November 4, 2026, the day of the event.

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• Anadolu Agency — first to publish