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AP CM inspects cyclone affected areas, interacts with farmers

Bapatla, Nov 6 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inspected the crops damaged by Cyclone Murusu and the inundated agricultural fields, during a field visit to cyclone-affected areas of Bapatla district on Friday.

The Chief Minister walked from Jillellamudi to Returu, personally interacting with farmers and assessing the damage caused by the cyclone. After inspecting the flood flow near the Jillellamudi bridge, he proceeded on foot towards Returu speaking to farmers.

Stopping at several agricultural fields, the Chief Minister interacted directly with farmers and walked along field bunds and irrigation channels to inspect paddy fields submerged in floodwaters. He enquired about the investments made by farmers, their expected yields and the extent of crop damage.

The Chief Minister also inspected road stretches damaged by erosion along the route from Jillellamudi to Returu. Farmers brought to his attention the damage to the gates of the Nallamada stream, which was creating difficulties in water management.

The Chief Minister instructed the officials to create greater awareness among farmers about crop insurance and take steps to provide irrigation water ahead of the regular cultivation season so that farmers could complete sowing before the threat of cyclones increased.
Later addressing farmers and the public at Returu, the Chief Minister said the State had suffered extensive damage due to Cyclones Arnab and Murusu and the farmers bore the brunt.

Naidu said the government was comprehensively assessing the damage caused by the cyclones and assured that assistance would be provided to every affected person, including the last beneficiary. The Chief Minister informed that over 30,000 electricity poles were uprooted during Cyclone Arnab and they were restored. Moreover, another 10,000 poles were damaged during Cyclone Murasu, he said, adding that electricity supply to aquaculture ponds was also being restored on a priority basis.

The government had sought assistance from Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for cyclone relief and restoration operations, he stated.
CM Naidu said coastal areas of the State were facing repeated cyclones, while Rayalaseema was experiencing drought-like conditions due to the impact of El Niño. He also highlighted that the government is giving top priority to water security and efficient water management to overcome these challenges.

He reiterated that comprehensive plans would be prepared to ensure effective utilisation of floodwaters. The Chief Minister also conducted an aerial survey before reaching the Suryalanka Air Force Station.
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