Minister Kandula Durgesh Inspects Cyclone-Hit Areas in Nidadavole

Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh visited cyclone-affected low-lying areas in Nidadavole town and Subbarajupeta, despite heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab. He inspected the affected locations and reassured residents facing difficulties. As the election code was in force, the minister reviewed the situation over the phone with officials and instructed them to take immediate relief measures. He said the cyclone had significantly affected the Godavari districts and that efforts were underway to restore electricity and telephone services. According to information from the Meteorological Department, conditions were expected to improve by the afternoon.

The minister urged people not to panic and expressed concern over repeated crop losses in the agriculture-dependent Nidadavole constituency. He said he had personally inspected damaged fields and discussed the situation with the district collector. Durgesh added that the crop damage would be brought to the attention of the state and central governments to help secure appropriate compensation for farmers. He also said the government was prepared to deal with natural disasters under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, assuring people in cyclone-hit areas of continued support.