Andhra CM Naidu Conducts Aerial Survey Of Murasu-Hit Areas

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by severe cyclonic storm Murasu. The cyclone caused an estimated loss of Rs 343 crore, affecting 465 villages across seven districts and damaging crops spread over 52,000 hectares.

"CM Naidu undertook an aerial survey of areas affected by Cyclone Murasu. He surveyed the affected areas in Guntur, Prakasam and Bapatla districts.

Naidu also surveyed cyclone-hit areas in Chilakaluripeta, Ongole, Kothapatnam, Chinnaganjam, Chirala and



Bapatla.

Following the survey, the CM will return to the Secretariat in Amaravati to review the impact of Cyclone Murasu.

Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chandrababu Naidu and enquired about the situation in the state after two cyclones within a week, the government said. 

Observing that roads, power infrastructure and other sectors were massively impacted, Naidu appealed to the PM that the Central Government should extend sufficient help. The state government has already sought immediate central assistance of over Rs 4,500 crore.