Hyderabad, NOvember 09: Heavy rains in five districts over the last three days have left a trail of destruction in Andhra Pradesh, having damaged crops causing losses to local farmers.
Rains have destroyed crops in over 600 hectares, according to preliminary estimates but no human loss has been reported in any of the districts.
Chief Minister K Rosaiah reviewed the situation at a high-level meeting here today and directed the authorities concerned to be on alert despite the low-pressure area moving away towards Lakshadweep.
Briefing reporters after the review meeting, Agriculture Minister N Raghuveera Reddy and major irrigation minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah said horticulture crops, including vegetables, were damaged in 80 hectares while 56 cattle died due to heavy rains in these districts.
Jaladanki Mandal in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district received the highest 50 cm of rainfall followed by 40 cm in Kavali town. Nellore town received 26.8 cm of rain.
In Prakasam, Chittoor, Anantapur and Kadapa districts as well there was heavy downpour but the destruction was very less, the ministers said.
In Nellore, 300 houses collapsed while roads (both Roads and Buildings Department and Panchayat Raj Department) suffered breaches at 325 points. As many as 40 major tanks and 200 canals also suffered breaches.
“The Chief Minister directed the authorities to carry out repair works immediately. He also asked the officials to take up detailed enumeration of the losses and pay compensation to farmers and other affected people as per norms,” the ministers said.
–Agencies