PM Modi pledges central support for Andhra Pradesh cyclone relief
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu sought financial assistance following damage from cyclones Arnab and Murasu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday to review the impact of cyclones Arnab and Murasu, according to The Hindu.
Mr. Naidu briefed the Prime Minister on losses to agriculture, horticulture, roads, and electricity infrastructure. He requested financial assistance from the Centre to provide relief to farmers and restore damaged infrastructure.
The Prime Minister commended Mr. Naidu for remaining alert and addressing difficulties in affected areas. He assured the State of support in dealing with the damage.
Preliminary assessments for Cyclone Arnab estimated losses at ₹4,563 crore, affecting 781 villages across 16 districts. Damage included crops in over three lakh hectares and 29,000 electricity poles.
Cyclone Murasu affected 465 villages in seven districts, with property damage estimated at ₹343 crore. Mr. Naidu requested interim assistance to help restore normalcy.
The Chief Minister also requested Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to intervene regarding 150 containers of chilli, valued at nearly ₹60 crore, stranded at the Colombo port.