Cyclone Murasu Flood Alert Reaches Bapatla District
The chief minister has directed officials in Bapatla district to brace for flooding linked to Cyclone Murasu. Heavy inflows are expected through irrigation canals from upstream districts for four days. Local teams are preparing early, as the water is expected to build up over several days.
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Context: Bapatla is a coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, and canals carry water from upstream areas during heavy rain. Floods can damage farms and homes, which is why officials act early.
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