Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Leads Relief Efforts Amid Floods
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), September 4: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference on Wednesday with various ministers, collectors, and senior officials to ensure assistance reaches every household amid the ongoing flood-like situation.
“We are taking extensive relief measures in flood-affected areas to restore normalcy. Assistance should reach every household. Identify those who have lost their lives in the floods and hand over their bodies to their families. If no one comes forward, the government will perform the last rites,” said the Chief Minister.
The government plans to provide Rs 5 lakhs compensation to the families of the deceased. As the floods have receded, there is a possibility of door-to-door delivery of food, water, biscuits, and milk to the people. Each family will receive 25 kg rice, 1 litre palm oil, 2 kg onions, 2 kg potatoes, and 1 kg sugar. Mobile Rythu Bazaars will be set up to prevent black marketing and sell vegetables at reasonable prices.
Considering the possibility of viral fevers and mosquito-borne diseases, the CM instructed officials to educate people on necessary precautions and set up medical camps in each secretariat. “Ensure all ambulances are fully operational. Sanitation work should be done on a war footing. Involve household members in cleaning their homes. Educate people through pamphlets on necessary precautions. Set up a medical camp in each secretariat. Provide whatever medicine is required,” added the CM.
According to the government, a total of 2.3 lakh food packets, 2.5 lakh milk packets, 5 lakh water bottles, and 117 tankers have been distributed to the people. Heavy rainfall has caused destruction in the entire state, especially in Krishna and Guntur districts. As a result of Budameru floods, several areas, including Singhnagar, Nandamuri Nagar, and other low-lying areas, were submerged within hours, forcing nearly two lakh people to take shelter on the terraces of their buildings.
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Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southeastern part of India. It has many cities and villages where people live and work.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India, like a captain of a team.
Chandrababu Naidu -: Chandrababu Naidu is a politician who was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He helps make important decisions for the state.
Relief Efforts -: Relief efforts are actions taken to help people who are in trouble, like giving them food, water, and medical help during a disaster.
Floods -: Floods happen when there is too much water, usually from heavy rain, and it covers the land, making it hard for people to live and move around.
Teleconference -: A teleconference is a meeting held over the phone or internet where people can talk to each other even if they are far away.
Compensation -: Compensation is money given to people to help them recover from a loss or damage, like when someone in their family dies.
Deceased -: Deceased means someone who has died.
Food and Medical Aid -: Food and medical aid are supplies like food, water, and medicine given to people to help them survive and stay healthy during emergencies.
Krishna and Guntur districts -: Krishna and Guntur are areas in Andhra Pradesh where many people live. They were badly affected by the floods.
Displacing -: Displacing means forcing people to leave their homes because it is not safe to stay there, like during a flood.