Andhra Pradesh issues alert as Murasu storm nears landfall with 120 kmph gusts
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Disaster management and coastal resilience: a GS3 case study on emergency response and infrastructure.
Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh government issued an alert for five districts as the severe cyclonic storm Murasu prepared to make landfall between Ongole and Nellore.
Background
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph. The government dispatched 31,000 electricity poles and deployed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for emergency operations.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMurasu storm landfall location: between Ongole and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh
- FactMurasu storm wind speeds: 100-110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph
- BodyNational Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed for emergency operations
- Fact31,000 electricity poles dispatched by Andhra Pradesh government
Prelims practice question
Which force was deployed by the Andhra Pradesh government for emergency operations during the Murasu storm?
- (a)National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- (b)Indian Coast Guard
- (c)Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- (d)State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
Show answer
Answer: (a) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) — The note states that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was deployed for emergency operations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional framework and logistical challenges in managing coastal disaster resilience in India's eastern seaboard against intensifying cyclonic storms.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: Rapid mobilization of infrastructure like electricity poles during high-velocity wind events
- Inter-agency coordination: Synergy between IMD forecasting and NDRF rapid response deployment
- Coastal vulnerability: Impact of severe cyclonic storms on rural infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh
Keywords: cyclonic storm · disaster management · coastal resilience · early warning systems · infrastructure restoration
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