CM announces interim aid of ₹2,500 for each family hit by Cyclone Michaung in A.P.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy announced ₹2,500 interim financial aid to families affected by Cyclone Michaung in coastal areas. He sanctioned ₹30cr for bridge, ₹32cr for power restoration & repairs to roads, tanks & water bodies. He promised input subsidy & insurance claims before Sankranti.

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced an interim financial assistance of ₹2,500 per family in the areas battered by Cyclone Michaung in the State’s coastal region.

The Chief Minister arrived by a chopper at Kota in Gudur constituency, from where he reached the place where the Swarnamukhi river breached the land between Balireddypalem and Gangannapalem. He interacted with the farmers and offered all assistance from the government for the damaged crops.

The district officials led by Collector K. Venkataramana Reddy explained to him the quantum of damage and the support required to tide over the crisis and restore normalcy in the flood-hit areas.

Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy also watched a photo exhibition that carried images of the extensive damage.

The government had set up 92 relief camps and accommodated 8,000 displaced persons there, besides providing them flood-relief kits containing rice, oil and vegetables. “As an immediate relief, we are extending a financial assistance of ₹2,500 per family in this region,” the Chief Minister said.

He promised to sanction ₹30 crore immediately to construct a high-level bridge across the Swarnamukhi river to prevent a flood situation in future. He also sanctioned ₹32 crore to restore power, and take up repairs to damaged roads, tanks and other water bodies on a war-footing.