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Andhra Pradesh Accelerates Relief Efforts After Unseasonal Rains Cause Deaths and Crop Losses

Chief Minister Naidu directs immediate compensation for affected farmers and families of lightning victims, as officials work to mitigate further impacts.

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At a review meeting conducted by Naidu on the unseasonal rains that wreaked havoc in different parts of the state, the officials informed him that 10 people died due to rain-related incidents (HT photo)

Overview

  • Unseasonal rains in Andhra Pradesh have damaged 2,224 hectares of paddy and maize crops and 138 hectares of horticultural crops, severely impacting farmers in districts like West Godavari and Nandyal.
  • Ten fatalities have been reported, including nine lightning strike victims and one person killed by a falling tree trunk, prompting urgent relief measures.
  • Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has mandated that compensation for crop losses and ex gratia payments to victims’ families be disbursed by May 6 evening, with livestock compensation also prioritized.
  • The state has procured 13 lakh tonnes of Rabi paddy so far, with efforts underway to include discolored stocks and meet the 20 lakh tonne target, ensuring no farmer is left uncompensated.
  • Officials have been instructed to issue public alerts and take precautionary measures as further rains are forecast, leveraging advanced warning systems and ground-level outreach to prevent additional casualties.