Hyderabad, Nov. 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has said public safety and protecting people’s lives remain the top priorities of the coalition government amid the impact of recent cyclones.
Speaking during a review meeting on the situation, Naidu said the government would focus on reducing public suffering rather than electoral considerations. He added that addressing people’s problems would naturally lead to favourable electoral outcomes.
The Chief Minister said good governance and the effective implementation of development and welfare programmes remained the government’s priorities. He also announced that he would visit cyclone-affected areas on Wednesday to assess the ground situation.
Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Cyclone Situation in Andhra Pradesh
Addressing concerns over the Budameru stream, Naidu said there was no danger and urged people not to believe rumours or create unnecessary panic.
He said Andhra Pradesh was facing the combined impact of cyclones and El Niño, describing the situation as a potentially unprecedented challenge.
The Chief Minister directed officials to take precautions against the spread of epidemics following the storms. He also advised residents to remain alert and follow safety instructions.
Naidu said the state was still facing a 27 per cent rainfall deficit. Meanwhile, the government was concentrating on rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas.
The cyclones disrupted electricity supply in 4,095 villages and affected operations at 548 substations, according to the information shared during the review.
The Chief Minister said the government was closely monitoring the situation and working to restore essential services while ensuring the safety of affected residents.
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