Andhra Pradesh BJP seeks Centre's aid for losses caused by two cyclones

PVN Madhav, the state president of the BJP, has made a representation to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the extensive damage caused by two consecutive devastating cyclones in Andhra Pradesh. According to a report by The Hindu, severe cyclones named 'Arnab' between October 26 and 28, and 'Mursu' between November 2 and 4, have caused widespread destruction across several districts of the state.

In a letter written on Thursday, PVN Madhav expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Home Affairs for immediately sending a central team to assess the impact of cyclone Arnab. However, he pointed out that the subsequent cyclone Mursu has further aggravated the situation and significantly increased the losses.

Consequently, he has requested the Central Government to send a new central assessment team to evaluate the damage caused by cyclone Mursu and to examine the combined impact of both cyclones.

PVN Madhav has demanded comprehensive central assistance for the affected people. Specifically, he has called for providing appropriate aid to farmers through the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and other agricultural schemes. Additionally, he has demanded restoration measures for the horticulture, fisheries, aquaculture, animal husbandry, and dairy sectors.

He requested the allocation of necessary funds for the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, such as roads and the power network. The BJP leader emphasised that thousands of rural families are struggling to recover after this devastation. Therefore, he has sought the immediate intervention of the Union Home Minister to coordinate relief and recovery efforts between the Central and State governments.