Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday thanked the Centre for its “prompt support and solidarity” during severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which has damaged standing crops across thousands of acres in 15 districts and disrupted normal life.
“Dear Amit Shah ji, my heartfelt thanks for the Centre’s prompt support and solidarity during cyclone Murasu. “Assured him of every possible assistance from the Centre. NDRF and SDRF teams are already on the ground, helping those affected.
Naidu said the state machinery was working in close coordination with Central teams to carry out rescue and relief operations and clear roads. Our state machinery is working in complete coordination with central teams to execute rescue, relief, and road clearing without delay,” Naidu said in a post on X, replying to Shah’s message. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he had spoken to Naidu over the phone and taken stock of the impact of Cyclone Murasu. Govt of India stands with people with an unwavering resolve,” Shah said in a post on X. He said he had assured Naidu that the Centre would extend all possible assistance and support. National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams were already on the ground, undertaking relief operations and assisting people in the cyclone-affected areas, he said.
The Government of India stood with the people of Andhra Pradesh and was prepared to respond to any situation, Shah added.
