Cyclone Michaung: YS Jagan asks Collectors to provide Rs 10,000 aid for damaged houses

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked the district collectors concerned to provide an immediate relief of Rs 10,000 for the people whose houses were damaged due to the cyclonic storm Michaung.

The Chief Minister reviewed the relief measures in the cyclone-affected districts with District Collectors and SPs through video conference at his camp office, Tadepalli on Wednesday and asked the officials to work on a compassionate approach.

“The cyclone has now weakened, and all the authorities should focus on bringing normal conditions in your respective areas. Be sympathetic to the affected people, put yourselves in their shoes and work on their needs. Assistance should be given to people who are returning from camps, and there should be no defect in distribution of ration,” YS Jagan said.

The Chief Minister said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) would stand by the farmers. From crop protection, purchase of stained grain and discolored grain to the supply of seeds on 80 percent subsidy, everything should be provided to the farmers, he said and added that electricity should be restored on a war footing basis.

YS Jagan said that steps should be taken to repair roads in areas damaged by the cyclone and facilitate the resumption of transportation services. “As a priority, focus should be laid on sanitation to avoid disease spread in rainfed areas. The State Government will support the family of the constable from Kadapa, who lost his life after a tree fell on him during the rescue hours. A financial ex gratia of Rs 30 lakh will be provided to support the family during this difficult time,” he said.