The statewide authorities, NDRF, police, teams and other relief workers are working as a team and following the government’s instructions to save the lives of the people of Andhra Pradesh from this massive cyclone Arnab. – Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
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AP Beauro Report – Bharath (Dg) News
By- Raja Pentapati – Amaravati – Oct 28
In the wake of the severe cyclone Arnab crossing the coast, the state Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has made it clear that the machinery should act with more vigilance and all the officials should be immersed in field level duties until the impact of the cyclone completely subsides.
He reviewed the latest situation in the respective districts with the collectors of all the districts affected by the cyclone from Bapatla to Srikakulam on Wednesday afternoon.
He instructed the officials to give top priority to the safety of the people in the cyclone-affected areas and to carry out relief operations more vigorously. He directed that the details of crop damage should be recorded transparently after the impact of the cyclone subsides.
He mentioned the issue of the road constructed in the Uppada coastal area being completely damaged and got to know the details. Pawan Kalyan gave directions on issues such as property damage, crop damage, management of rehabilitation centers, restoration of damaged facilities and others.
On this occasion, officials explained the situation of the cyclone… Cyclone Arnab started crossing the coast south of Yanam at 1.20 am and continued till morning. During this time, winds were blowing at a speed of 115 to 125 km per hour. They explained that the maximum speed reached 140 km per hour.
They said that strong winds also caused destruction in Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and other districts, and heavy trees fell on the roads due to the impact of the winds, disrupting traffic. They said that the power supply in the respective districts was almost stopped due to the collapse of electricity poles and broken wires.
They explained that heavy rains are also falling in Guntur, NTR, Eluru, Polavaram and agency districts. The collectors said that they are taking immediate steps to restore power supply and remove fallen trees from roads in areas where the intensity of the winds has subsided, and that the people of coastal villages are safe in the rehabilitation centers.
In East Godavari district alone, 93 roads have been damaged. It is reported that about 736 trees have been uprooted. They have suggested that efforts should be made to remove them on a war footing. They said that the currents in the streams and bends should be monitored from time to time and people should be alerted.
According to weather reports, the cyclone in the vicinity of Kakinada is gradually strengthening and moving across North Andhra by afternoon. Even after the impact of the cyclone has subsided, it is advised to be alert as heavy rains and strong winds are likely to continue.
They have ordered that food, drinking water, medical facilities and sanitation should be ensured in the rehabilitation centers. It was clarified that people should be sent home from the rehabilitation centers after the intensity of the winds has completely subsided and the rains have subsided.
It was clarified that the downed electric poles should be restored and there should be no disruption in the power supply. He ordered to prepare a report on the total damage.
Officials explained that 92 settlements were affected by the cyclone in Kakinada district, of which 9,870 people have been provided shelter in rehabilitation camps. The Deputy Chief Minister specifically mentioned the situation in the mandals of Pithapuram constituency.
The Deputy Chief Minister advised the people to follow the instructions of the officials and remain alert for another two days.
According to information received from across the state, the cyclone has severely affected 14 districts and more than 28,000 victims have been shifted to rehabilitation camps in the respective districts, the Deputy Chief Minister said.
According to preliminary estimates, there is information that crops have been submerged in 70,000 hectares. He said that horticultural crops, houses, roads and electricity poles have been damaged in another 10,500 hectares. He said that 16 NDRF and 11 SDRF teams are engaged in relief operations. Along with them, he said that about 32,000 personnel from various departments are working at the field level. He said that we were able to prevent loss of life by taking early relief measures.
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