Amaravati, 3 November (H.S.): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu over the impact of successive cyclones on the state and enquired about the damage caused and the relief and restoration measures being undertaken.

During the telephone conversation, Naidu briefed Shah on the situation following Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent impact of Cyclone Murasu. He explained the damage to crops and property in several districts and apprised the Home Minister of the ongoing response measures.

The Chief Minister thanked Shah for arranging the visit of a central team to assess the damage caused by the cyclones. He also sought adequate financial assistance from the Centre to help Andhra Pradesh deal with the losses arising from the successive weather events.

---------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar