Naidu To Officials 'Expedite Restoration Works In Cyclone-hit Areas'

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to expedite restoration works in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab.

The chief minister on Thursday reviewed relief and restoration operations with the chief secretary, senior officials and district collectors following an aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas. Officials briefed him on the ground situation and progress of restoration



works.

"Officials should speed up power supply restoration and road repairs in cyclone-hit areas and ensure that all essential services are restored at the earliest," Naidu said. 

The CM directed power utilities to mobilise additional personnel from other regions and states, if necessary and complete repairs within the stipulated timeframe. He asked officials to continue working until electricity supply was restored to every affected household and village.