Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, conducted a review meeting over the Godavari floods.
After a severe rainfall in the state, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy conducted a video conference with collectors of East and West Godavari districts.
Mr. Reddy said, “As all the officers are busy with relief and rehabilitation works, I am going for an aerial survey so that you do not have to leave the job of assisting rehabilitation programs; that is why I am reviewing it through video conference.”
The Andhra Pradesh CM directed the officials to provide assistance to the families of the flood victims at the rate of Rs. 2,000 each.
Mr. Reddy also urged the flood victims to be treated with humanity and generosity. They said it was a problem in their house and we wanted to stand by them.
The Chief Minister made it clear that he would not hesitate in terms of cost.
CM YS Jagan said that the MLAs and public representatives should be involved in flood relief.
During the video conference, Mr. Reddy said, “The flood is expected to ease to 17 lakh cusecs tonight, 12 lakh cusecs tomorrow morning and 8 lakh cusecs to tomorrow then estimate the crop damage within 10 days of the flood receding.”
Due to heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh’s coastal area, East Godavari and West Godavaei witnessed flood like situation.
The area is on alert and people are expected to stay indoor.
Stay tuned for further updates.
