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Broadcaster Percy Bishop was treated as a hero by his community and political leaders after his radio marathon during Cyclone Narelle in March. But it's left him with concerns about connectivity in remote NT.

Over 7,500 power poles damaged by Cyclone Murasu; restoration targeted by Saturday evening, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar

In letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party State president Madhav calls for comprehensive central support for the affected farmers and funds to restore damaged road and power networks

States need help to rebuild public infrastructure after damage in cyclones

The storms have failed to wash away a deeply suffocating dry spell for thousands of farming families across both the districts; with seasonal rainfall below the average, groundwater tables are under severe strain, and the crucial rabi sowing window is fast approaching

Farmers have achieved impressive yields this year with irrigation water supplied through the Pattiseema project and despite El Nino-induced drought conditions, says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, while observing that paddy, black gram and cotton crops suffered extensive damage

The Chief Minister briefs him on the losses caused by ‘Arnab’ and ‘Murasu’, particularly to agriculture, horticulture, roads and electricity infrastructure, and seeks immediate Central assistance; he also flags the issue of chilli consignments stranded at Colombo port

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister seeks Central assistance for losses suffered by farmers and damage to roads and power lines

Path of Cyclone Murasu monitored through AI-powered AWARE 2.0 system and decision taken on a real-time basis, says Naidu, adding that forecasts on wind speed, rainfall, flood and water management were 90% accurate

Repeated bans across four major weather alerts since June have caused cumulative losses exceeding ₹36 crore

Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes