Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to expedite relief operations, restore electricity, and fast-track compensation for people in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab, as the government continued relief and restoration work following the cyclone.
Reviewing the ground situation during a teleconference with district collectors and officials from various departments, the Chief Minister emphasised that relief and restoration works must continue until normalcy is achieved.
“Officials should restore electricity supply in all cyclone-affected areas and expedite compensation for those affected, while continuing relief and restoration work until normalcy returns,” said Naidu in an official press release. Officials informed the CM that a preliminary report on cyclone damage would be submitted on Thursday, it said.
Naidu directed officials to expedite damage assessments and provide compensation to affected people, excluding crop losses, as a government order on compensation had already been issued. The Chief Minister asked agriculture officials, scientists and students to examine the extent to which waterlogged crops could be saved and explore measures to prevent further damage. The Chief Minister said Rayalaseema is facing difficulties due to the impact of El Nino while other regions had been affected by Cyclone Arnab.
Officials must respond effectively to both situations, he said. Naidu said technology should be used to expedite crop damage assessments and ensure that relief reached affected people without delay.
