Andhra Pradesh Ministers Seek Central Aid After Cyclone Damage

Ministers Meet with Central Authorities

On Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh ministers Nara Lokesh and V. Anita met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to request immediate central assistance to help the state recover from the devastation caused by Cyclone 'Monta'.

The ministers also engaged with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, informing him about the agricultural losses incurred due to the cyclone.

Assessment of Damage and Relief Request

The state government, led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has estimated the total damage at ₹6,362 crores and is seeking approximately ₹902 crores in immediate relief from the central government.

According to a statement from the state government, Cyclone 'Monta' struck near Kakinada on October 28, bringing winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall, which affected around 9.53 lakh individuals.