Andhra Pradesh Suffers Heavy Losses Due to Cyclone Arnab

A central government team is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh tomorrow to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab. According to the announcement by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the cyclone has caused an estimated loss of ₹4,563 crore across the state. The central team is expected to assess the damage and review the impact on affected areas and communities. The assessment is expected to help determine the extent of the losses and the assistance required for recovery and rehabilitation.

The Chief Minister also announced financial assistance of ₹6,000 for farmers, which will be credited directly to their bank accounts. Of this amount, ₹2,000 will be provided under the PM-Kisan scheme, while the state government will contribute an additional ₹4,000. The government has announced the release of ₹3,120 crore for this purpose. The assistance is intended to support farmers affected by the cyclone and help them manage their immediate agricultural and financial needs. Further details regarding the damage assessment and distribution of assistance are expected following the central team's visit.