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Andhra Pradesh govt. to credit ₹18.70 crore into bank accounts of 21,768 flood victims today

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Budameru floods and heavy rain victims filling forms at NTR District Collectorate in Vijayawada on Tuesday for getting compensation announced by the State government. | Photo Credit: Giri KVS The Government of Andhra Pradesh will be remitting by October 7 evening approximately ₹18.70 crore into the bank accounts of 21,768 people, whose properties have been destroyed in floods. An official release said the money transfer did not happen as there were errors in the details of the victims’ bank accounts, and the same were being rectified. It would be ensured that no eligible beneficiary was left out of the process and they need not worry about it, as necessary steps were taken, the release added. Published – October 07, 2024 05:45 am IST Source link

Andhra: Visweswara Raju, MLA of Paderu, saves youth stranded in floodwaters

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Image Source : INDIA TV Snapshot from the incident Visweswara Raju, the MLA of Paderu, saved a youth who was stranded in floodwaters in Raigudda Vagu, Paderu Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. The MLA was inspecting the area when he saw the youth trying to cross the stream on his bike, but getting swept away by the strong currents. Without hesitation, the MLA rushed to the spot, wading through the water, and rescued the youth, bringing him safely to the shore. The MLA’s prompt action and bravery have been praised by people from all quarters. The incident showcased the MLA’s commitment to serving his constituents and his willingness to go above and beyond to help those in need. Visweswara Raju’s selfless act has earned him widespread appreciation and admiration on social media as the video of the incident went viral. Andhra Pradesh reeling under floods Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has been reeling under a flood situation as several parts of the state received unprecedented amounts of rains in the last couple of days. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu …

Andhra Pradesh Government asks ₹6,880 crore assistance from Centre

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N. Chandrababu Naidu G.N. RAO | Photo Credit: G. N. Rao The Andhra Pradesh government has submitted its preliminary report to the Union Government on damages and losses incurred owing to the floods and heavy rains in the State. “The State government estimated that the losses would be around ₹6,880 crore, and urged the Centre to extend help to Andhra Pradesh to tide over the crisis,” said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Speaking to reporters on Saturday (September 7, 2024), the Chief Minister said the Government was compiling the data from various districts. The preliminary report was sent, and a detailed report would be submitted after a thorough assessment of the damage later. The State Government would launch loss enumeration in the flood-affected areas on Monday (September 9, 2024). Enumerators from outside were being deployed for enumeration. “The enumerators would go to shops and establishments and houses to enumerate the losses. Later, the government would assess the losses, and extend all possible help to the flood and rain victims. The government was committed to do justice …

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana floods: Finance Ministry instructs for speedy settlement of insurance claims

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Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with locals during a visit to flood-affected areas at Jakkampudi. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman instructed the public sector insurance companies to ensure speedy settlement of claims by organising special camps and easing the claim processes thereby providing relief to the flood – affected people in Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana, according to a message posted by her on ‘X’ Thursday evening.  She stated that the Department of Financial Services issued directions to the insurance companies to extend and provide full support to the people affected by floods, and to widely advertise the names and contact numbers of nodal officers whom the policyholders have to contact for having their claims settled.  The Central Government and the Ministry of Finance are committed to supporting those affected by this calamity and ensuring that they receive the necessary assistance at the earliest, Ms. Sitharaman asserted.  Published – September 06, 2024 07:15 am IST Source link

Andhra Pradesh floods agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visit affected areas in Vijayawada latest updates – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) People cross a waterlogged street at Bhavanipuram Sitara Center flood affected area in Vijayawada. Andhra Pradesh floods: Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan will begin a two-day visit to the flood-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from today (September 5). The Union Minister posted on ‘X’ that under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will be visiting the flood-affected areas of the two southern states. Chouhan will arrive in Vijayawada on Thursday and will speak to people and farmers in the flood-hit areas. “I will also hold a meeting with officials in Vijayawada to assess the damage caused in the flood-affected areas,” he said. Shivraj Chouhan to visit Telangana on Sept 6 The Central Minister will visit the flood-affected Khammam district and other areas of Telangana. He would interact with the people and also the farmers to assess crop damage. A team of officials from the Union Agriculture Ministry will accompany Chouhan on his visit to flood-affected areas. The team will hold meetings with officials of both the …

Death count rises to 32, NDMA-led central team to visit affected regions today – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to the flood-affected areas in the state. Andhra Pradesh floods: Recent heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh have caused widespread havoc, triggering severe flooding across several regions of the state. The relentless downpour has inundated low-lying areas, disrupted transportation, and displaced thousands of residents. With rivers swelling beyond their banks and water levels rising rapidly, authorities are on high alert and working tirelessly to evacuate affected communities and provide relief measures. The death count in the unprecedented torrential downpours and floods in the southern state rose to 32 and the number of evacuees in relief camps increased to 45,369, as per an official release. NTR district, which houses Vijayawada, the most affected, accounted for 24 deaths; Guntur (seven) and Palnadu (one). An inter-ministerial team from the Central government will visit the flood-ravaged districts of Krishna, NTR and Guntur on Thursday and will interact with the victims. “The Central team will include National Disaster Management Authority adviser KP Singh, Central Water Commission director Siddarth Mitra’, said …

Baby In Plastic Crate Carried By Men In Andhra Flood Waters

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The baby was being carried in a plastic crate. Two men wading through neck-deep water, carrying a baby in a plastic crate – this was one of the scores of distressing scenes inflicted by the deluge in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The high-angle shot shows the infant in a yellow plastic crate placed on a foam board as the men trudged through the muddy waters in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada. The family had to move the baby out of their house as the floodwaters turned roads into rivers and waterlogged homes in the Singh Nagar locality like almost every other area in the city. Another video showed more than 200 cars – many of them luxury SUVs- submerged in the floodwaters in the city. As of Tuesday, 323 trains were cancelled in Vijayawada, 170 diverted and 12 partially cancelled. The torrential floods have killed 27 people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and damaged properties with lakhs rescued and taken to relief camps. Many industries have also suffered massive losses due to the …

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh floods: Jr NTR to donate ₹50 lakh for each state; over 30 killed | Latest News India

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Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart A Revanth Reddy have urged the Centre to declare the torrential rain conditions in their states as a natural calamity as more than 30 people died so far, reported news agency ANI. Chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have asked Prime Minister Modi to declare the rain in the states a natural calamity (PTI Photo) (PTI) The intense downpour has led to the death of 17 people in Andhra Pradesh and 16 people in Telangana. Road links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have faced major damage. Homes, crops, roadways and more have been destroyed by the rain which has been pelting both states for the past three days. During a press conference on Monday, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu stated, “In my career, this is the biggest disaster…We had some events like Hudhud hurricane and Titli cyclone but compared to these, here the human suffering and property loss is the biggest.” In an official press release, Telangana CM Reddy also noted that the financial losses …