CM assures all help to rain victims

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has assured that the government will provide all possible assistance to those affected by the incessant rains over the past two days.
The CM said that the primary focus is on safeguarding lives amidst the crisis. He reviewed the impact of the weather conditions with the Home Minister, Chief Secretary, and senior officials at the AP Disaster Management Authority office in Vijayawada on Sunday.
During the review, the Chief Secretary briefed the CM on the cyclone’s impact and the recorded rainfall.
The CM enquired about the flood situation, particularly in the downstream areas of the Prakasam Barrage, and assessed the conditions in Budameru.
He urged officials to use the recent rains as a learning opportunity and to assist every victim affected by the downpour. Given that reservoirs are nearly full due to the widespread rainfall, authorities have been directed to implement immediate measures to manage water flow into streams and ponds, and to maintain a state of readiness until normalcy returns.
The CM instructed that real-time updates be provided through drones and CCTV cameras. He also requested a comprehensive report on crop damage as soon as floodwaters recede, in addition to property damage details, so that these can be forwarded to the central government. Drones will be used to assess crop damage to ensure fair compensation for farmers. Reports indicate that 1,11,259 hectares of crops and 7,360 hectares of horticulture crops have been damaged. The CM also called for an assessment of the damage to homes and livestock in the affected areas.
The government has provided shelter to 17,000 people across 107 relief camps. Statewide, rainfall has exceeded normal levels by 28.5 cm. Three districts recorded rainfall exceeding 60 per cent above normal, while 19 districts experienced 20-50 per cent above normal rainfall, and four districts saw average rainfall.
In response to the crisis, authorities are distributing rice, red gram, sugar, and vegetables to those affected. The CM reiterated that the government will support all sections of the community impacted by the heavy rains and urged continued relief efforts. He appealed to the public to actively participate in the relief measures.