Andhra Pradesh CM announces aid for farmers following cyclones

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced government measures to provide compensation to farmers affected by cyclones Arnab and Murasu. Speaking in Guntur district, the Chief Minister noted that the storms caused significant damage to crops just as they were nearing harvest, particularly impacting Guntur, Bapatla, and Prakasam districts.

Naidu highlighted that while proactive measures helped mitigate some losses, the state is currently assessing the full extent of the damage. He urged farmers to utilize crop insurance and input subsidies to recover investments. Regarding infrastructure, the Chief Minister stated that 30,000 electricity poles downed by Cyclone Arnab have been restored, while an additional 10,000 poles were damaged by Cyclone Murasu. Efforts are underway to quickly restore power to aquaculture ponds.

In Telangana, BRS leaders have demanded immediate government intervention and a comprehensive survey in Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts. They reported that thousands of acres of paddy, chili, cotton, and horticultural crops were destroyed, calling for compensation of 50,000 rupees per acre for affected farmers.