​​​​​​​Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), November 5:The impact of Cyclone Murasu has considerably weakened across Andhra Pradesh, with rainfall activity subsiding in most parts of the State on Thursday.

According to a release issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) under the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) Department, rainfall had largely stopped across the State by Thursday morning. Only isolated pockets in the south coastal region reported very light showers.

On November 4, heavy rainfall was primarily concentrated in the Godavari region, particularly West Godavari, East Godavari, Kakinada, Eluru and Polavaram districts, where some rain gauges recorded very heavy precipitation. By Thursday morning, rainfall activity had shifted towards Nellore district, but remained light to moderate. Most other districts, including the Rayalaseema region, witnessed little or no rainfall.

The situation has also improved in urban areas, with no town reporting heavy rainfall or fresh waterlogging on Thursday morning. Over the past two days, the highest cumulative rainfall was recorded in Nidadavole, Kovvur and Kakinada in the Godavari region, followed by Mummidivaram and Amalapuram in Konaseema district.

Meanwhile, water levels in reservoirs and drainage systems have stabilised. All monitored irrigation projects are reporting steady or declining inflows. Prakasam Barrage is currently releasing water at the same rate as its inflow. The water levels in Thammileru and Budameru, which had been rising on Wednesday night, are now receding, while Yerra Kalva has stabilised after witnessing a sharp rise.

The Kondaveeti Vagu pump house is also being operated to maintain water levels within safe limits.

The weather outlook indicates isolated light to moderate rainfall over the State in the coming days. No heavy rainfall warning is currently in force for Andhra Pradesh. However, slightly increased rainfall activity is likely in southern coastal districts, including Nellore, Tirupati and Bapatla, towards the weekend, though the intensity is expected to remain moderate.

With the cyclone's impact largely subsiding, authorities have advised residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas and near drains, canals and reservoirs, to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by the respective district administrations.

People have also been cautioned against crossing overflowing streams and causeways.

The State Emergency Operations Centre at RTGS continues to monitor the situation round-the-clock, the release added.