Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Takes Key Decisions on Cyclone Arnab Damage

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has concluded, with approval granted to 48 agenda items. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and several other ministers attending virtually. The Cabinet discussed the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, which officials estimate has resulted in losses exceeding ₹4,500 crore so far. Chandrababu directed officials to issue government orders promptly to facilitate compensation for affected people. With a central team scheduled to visit the affected areas for an assessment, he also instructed officials to prepare comprehensive damage reports.

During the meeting, Pawan Kalyan specifically raised concerns about fishermen in the Uppada coastal region. He said 40 boats at Uppada and another 117 boats belonging to Uppada fishermen in the coastal areas of Konaseema district had been damaged by the cyclone. He also highlighted damage to boats belonging to fishermen in U. Kothapalli mandal and urged the government to arrange compensation as soon as possible. Pawan called for swift assistance to fishermen across the state who had lost boats, nets and other fishing equipment. He also praised Chandrababu for his handling of disaster management.