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CNN Central News and Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal: Cyclonic storm Murasu has caused widespread disruption in Andhra Pradesh. Strong winds and torrential rain have affected rail, road and air traffic. More than 35 trains were cancelled, 14 trains were diverted and eight had to be rescheduled. Around 12,230 people in the state have been moved to relief and rehabilitation camps. Meanwhile, fog covered more than 10 districts of Uttar Pradesh in the morning, while a reported reading of the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi reached 605 on Wednesday morning.

Two dead in Andhra, crops suffer heavy damage

According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, at least two people have died in storm-related incidents. Initial assessments estimate losses of around Rs 344 crore. Crops over 52,459 hectares in 15 districts of the state have been affected, and 312 houses have been damaged. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed for relief and rescue operations. The storm has weakened to the cyclonic storm category, but rain and strong winds continue to affect several areas.

Fog in more than 10 districts of UP

Fog was seen on Wednesday morning in more than 10 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Moradabad, Bijnor and Hapur. A chill has started increasing in the weather. Fog is likely to persist during morning and evening hours over the next few days.

Delhi air at extremely hazardous level

In Delhi, a reported AQI reading of 605 was recorded at 7:41 a.m. on Wednesday. Pollution levels at CPCB monitoring centres in several areas also remained in the severe category. AQI was recorded at 452 in Punjabi Bagh, 423 in RK Puram and 418 at ITO. To control pollution, vehicle checks have been intensified under the second phase of GRAP.

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