Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Cyclone Murasu made landfall between Kothapatnam in Prakasam district and Chinaganjam in neighbouring Bapatla district, bringing severe winds reaching 120 kmph and heavy rainfall that uprooted hundreds of trees, damaged electricity poles, and disrupted mobile networks, with several livestock reported dead. Despite the widespread destruction, including waterlogging of around 1,000 acres of paddy and damage to roads and buildings, no human casualties were reported, thanks to timely evacuation efforts by the administration, which relocated over 2,100 people, including 137 pregnant women, to relief shelters following RTGS and IMD forecasts.
This event is relevant for Banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B exams as it highlights the economic impact of natural disasters on agriculture (paddy waterlogging, livestock losses) and infrastructure (electricity, communication networks, roads), which can affect regional GDP, insurance claims, and government relief expenditures. The swift and effective disaster management, including the use of RTGS and IMD forecasts for evacuation and the coordinated efforts of police and revenue officials for rescue and restoration, demonstrates critical aspects of governance and public administration, often tested in exam questions related to disaster preparedness, economic resilience, and the role of various agencies in crisis management.
Source: The Hindu
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