Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh CM Seeks Swift Central Aid for Cyclone Losses
A big storm called Cyclone Montha caused a lot of damage in Andhra Pradesh, breaking houses, roads, and farms.
The state's leader, Chief Minister Naidu, met with people from the national government to show them how bad it was.
He said the storm caused over 6,000 crore rupees in damage and affected many people and villages.
He asked the national government to send money quickly to help fix things like roads and power lines and to help people who lost their homes.
The Chief Minister also asked for money to stop the sea from damaging the coast.
The national government's team saw the problems and said they did a good job warning everyone before the storm hit, which saved lives.
They promised to send their report to the main government quickly so help can arrive soon.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met with a Central team to discuss extensive cyclone damage.
Cyclone Montha caused an estimated Rs 6,384 crore in losses to housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and other sectors.
The state requested Rs 2,622 crore in immediate Central assistance for restoration and additional funds for coastal protection.
Central team members praised the state's early warnings and rapid response, which helped minimize loss of life.
Chief Minister Naidu highlighted the need for swift aid, emphasizing the impact of past governance on disaster management capacity.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and a visiting Central team led by Union home ministry joint secretary Pasumi Basu.
- What
- Discussed extensive cyclone damage and urged the Central team to expedite their report and recommend immediate financial assistance for relief and restoration.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Chief Minister's camp office in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To seek Central government aid for damages estimated at Rs 6,384 crore caused by Cyclone Montha.
Andhra Pradesh Government's Position
Central Team's Observations
Cyclone Impact and Relief Needs
Andhra Pradesh Government's Position
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu detailed Rs 6,384 crore in total losses across housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and other sectors, affecting 3,109 villages and nearly 10 lakh people. He requested Rs 2,622 crore in immediate Central assistance for restoration and additional funds for sea erosion mitigation, lightning prevention, and forest fire prevention systems.
Central Team's Observations
The central team, led by Union home ministry joint secretary Pasumi Basu, acknowledged the losses after conducting field assessments and stated they would expedite their report to the central government. They praised the state's disaster response mechanisms.
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Andhra Pradesh Government's Position
The state government implemented advance warnings through the Real-Time Governance System (RTGS), relocated 1.92 lakh people to relief camps, and distributed Rs 3,000 to 3.36 lakh families. Naidu also mentioned that past 'destructive governance' had weakened disaster management capacity, necessitating efforts to strengthen it.
Central Team's Observations
The Central team commended the state's early warnings via RTGS, timely evacuation of pregnant women, and prompt deployment of medical teams, stating these measures significantly minimized loss of life and property.
- Total Losses Reported
- Rs 6,384 crore
- Affected Villages
- 3,109
- Affected Mandals
- 443
- People Impacted
- Nearly 10 lakh
- People Relocated to Relief Camps
- 1.92 lakh
- Families Receiving Financial Relief
- 3.36 lakh
- Immediate Central Assistance Requested
- Rs 2,622 crore
- Road Damage
- 4,794 km
- Houses Damaged/Submerged
- 4,566 damaged, 9,960 submerged
- Crop Damage
- 1.61 lakh hectares
- Farmers Affected
- 3.27 lakh
Sources
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Central team inspects damaged crops in Krishna dist
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