Vijayawada, October 30: Cyclone Arnab has left seven people dead in Andhra Pradesh and caused preliminary damage estimated at Rs 4,600 crore, as authorities stepped up relief and restoration work across the affected coastal districts.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that Cyclone Arnab had caused extensive damage to crops and infrastructure, with around 8,000 electric poles uprooted in Konaseema district alone. The state government is assessing the extent of the destruction, while a central team is expected to visit Andhra Pradesh on Friday to evaluate the damage and relief requirements.
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Naidu has directed officials to expedite compensation for affected farmers and families and ensure that essential services are restored at the earliest.
Cyclone Arnab Causes Massive Damage
Cyclone Arnab also caused extensive damage in neighbouring Odisha, where around 300 villages in Ganjam district were reported to be marooned following heavy rainfall and flash floods. The state government was coordinating with the Union Home Ministry for air evacuation measures.
According to the Andhra Pradesh government’s provisional damage assessment, thousands of houses and huts have been damaged, while large areas of agricultural and horticultural land have been inundated.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority’s latest district-level returns also indicate damage to roads, culverts and other public infrastructure across several districts. The state Cabinet has approved assistance for those affected by the cyclone, with officials directed to prepare detailed damage assessment reports ahead of the central team’s visit.
Relief operations and restoration of electricity, road connectivity and other essential services remain the immediate priorities.
