Cyclone Montha: 2 deaths reported, Naidu vows to restore normalcy in a day

Andhra Pradesh: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that two deaths had been reported in the state due to cyclone Montha. He stated that precautionary measures minimised loss. 

Naidu called for continued efforts from the government machinery for another two days to ensure relief to those affected by the severe cyclone. "If we work in the same way for another two days, we can give much relief to people. Due to the cyclone, two people died," he said in an official press release.

According to the release, the Chief Minister directed officials to restore normalcy as soon as possible and instructed ministers to visit the affected areas and enquire whether people are facing any problems.

He called on officials to estimate the damage caused by the cyclone across various departments for furnishing it to the Union government. He also directed officials to distribute essential items such as food and other essentials to the victims.

He appreciated SDRF, police and fire officials for their efforts during the cyclone, especially in clearing uprooted trees and snapped electric lines on a war footing.

Naidu promised that normalcy would be restored by Wednesday afternoon, with 10,000 people kept on standby to restore damaged electricity infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the CM embarked on an aerial tour of the cyclone-affected places. He is expected to tour Bapatla, Palnadu, Krishna, Konaseema and Eluru districts, as per the release.

Later, Naidu is expected to land at Allavaram mandal in Konaseema district to proceed on the road to inspect flooded fields.

(With PTI inputs)