Bengaluru: On Friday Andhra Pradesh government informed that 44 people have lost their lives, wherein 16 people are still missing due to floods caused by unprecedented rains.
According to statement issued by the government, a total of 1990 villages in 119 mandals of four districts – Kadapa, Chittoor, Anantapur, and Nellore places which were affected by the floods, of which 211 villages were completely inundated causing a death toll of 44 people while 16 are still missing.
“The rains, which started after the first week of this month, continue pouring today. The Rains began on 16th November. As never seen before in history, heavy rains inundated Rayalaseema. The streets of Tirumala and in the town of Tirupati, we have experienced heavy rains and vehicles being washed away,” the statement read.
The government also stated that the power supply in four districts has been restored and is providing necessities to 95,949 flood-affected families.
It has also announced they would expedite the payment of compensation in respect of fully damaged and partially damaged houses by the floods.
“For those whose house was completely damaged, the government is sanctioning ₹ 1.8 lakh for a new house, along with compensation at the rate of ₹ 95,000,” was stated in the government’s statement.
Moreover, the state government has also directed the collectors to give immediate reports regarding the rehabilitation of roads and assess immediately upon receipt of these reports and prioritize the fund for these tasks.
Earlier, the government had decided to provide 25 kg rice, 1 kg red gram dal, palm oil 1 litre per family, onion (1kg), potatoes (1kg) for the families in these affected districts.
Conducting a survey on Saturday, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visited the affected areas along with the collectors, and reviewed the flood situation.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the CM over the phone and assured him of all help.
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