Andhra cyclone crop damage estimates now quantify losses from Arnab and Murasu, following CBL’s earlier coverage of Arnab relief in Odisha. Explore more environment and disaster updates.
Quick answer: Andhra cyclone crop damage covered 4,61,194 hectares of agricultural crops and about 29,960 hectares of horticultural crops, officials said on 10 November 2026. Meanwhile, only 2,211.73 of the 6,748.52 hectares of horticultural crops damaged by Murasu had been assessed. The state minister ordered officials to expedite the assessment.
Where did the cyclones damage crops?
Both cyclones damaged crops in Andhra Pradesh, but Arnab affected a larger agricultural area. Officials recorded the following losses separately for each cyclone.
| Agricultural indicator | Cyclone Arnab | Cyclone Murasu |
|---|---|---|
| Affected area | 3,27,843 hectares | 1,33,351 hectares |
| Share of cultivated area | 30.05% of 10,90,933 hectares | 23.71% of 5,62,445 hectares |
| Affected farmers | 5,23,136 | 1,86,269 |
| Estimated production loss | 9,78,091 tonnes | 3,38,302 tonnes |
| Estimated financial loss | ₹2,392.84 crore | ₹816.53 crore |
In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Arnab affected 99.19% of the cultivated area and 94,808 farmers. The estimated loss there was ₹348.88 crore.
Why is the crop assessment in the news?
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu reviewed the losses on 10 November and asked officials to finish enumeration promptly. He also directed them to identify unrecorded areas and farmers district-wise, so that no eligible farmer is excluded.
Enumeration is the field-level recording of affected areas and farmers. For earlier context, see the Murasu landfall forecast.
How much horticultural damage was assessed?
Officials had enumerated nearly all of Arnab’s affected horticultural area, but less than one-third of Murasu’s. The figures below distinguish assessed land from the total damaged area.
| Horticultural indicator | Arnab | Murasu |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged area | 23,211.48 hectares | 6,748.52 hectares |
| Area enumerated | 23,035.08 hectares | 2,211.73 hectares |
| Assessment progress | 99.24% | 32.77% |
| Area pending | 176.40 hectares | 4,536.79 hectares |
Murasu affected 12,586 horticultural farmers across 530 villages in eight districts. Meanwhile, registration remained pending for 9,194 farmers.
Why does the assessment matter for relief?
Accurate enumeration helps officials identify eligible farmers and quantify relief requirements. It also distinguishes estimated losses from the amounts officials seek for relief.
For Arnab, officials estimated requirements of ₹815.57 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and ₹714.96 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). For Murasu, the corresponding estimates were ₹321.64 crore and ₹266.67 crore; these are requirements, not confirmed payments.
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Source: The Hindu, 10 November 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much agricultural land did Arnab and Murasu damage in Andhra Pradesh?
Together, the cyclones damaged agricultural crops on 4,61,194 hectares. Arnab accounted for 3,27,843 hectares; Murasu accounted for 1,33,351 hectares.
How much Murasu horticultural damage had officials assessed?
Officials had assessed 2,211.73 hectares, or 32.77% of the affected horticultural area. Meanwhile, 4,536.79 hectares remained pending.
Were the estimated relief requirements confirmed payments?
No, they were estimated requirements, not confirmed payments. Officials gave separate estimates under the state and national disaster response funds.
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