Andhra Pradesh Government Releases Funds for Murasu Cyclone-Hit Districts

The Andhra Pradesh government has released Rs. 37 crore to undertake relief operations and emergency measures in districts affected by Cyclone Murasu. Orders have been issued to allocate the funds to 17 districts under Rule TR-27. Nellore, Prakasam, Markapuram, Bapatla, Guntur and Krishna districts will receive Rs. 3 crore each. Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, NTR, Palnadu, Tirupati, Chittoor and Nandyal districts have been allocated Rs. 2 crore each. Kadapa, Sri Sathya Sai and Annamayya districts will receive Rs. 1 crore each.

According to the government orders, the funds will be prioritised for emergency relief and rehabilitation measures. These include shifting affected people to rehabilitation centres, supplying safe drinking water, food and milk, organising medical camps and maintaining sanitation. The funds will also be utilised to arrange alternative power supply and restore damaged roads and irrigation infrastructure in the affected areas. The government has directed officials to give priority to these essential emergency operations.