On Friday, September 6, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by floods in the state. He inspected the Budameru drain and its merging path with Kolleru Lake, as well as areas that were illegally occupied. He also directed officials to expedite cleaning, restoration of services, and distribution of essential items to the affected areas in Vijayawada.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the flood-prone regions surrounding Vijayawada to evaluate the situation in critical areas. The CM closely monitored the flooded streams and surrounding areas, as well as the current flow of the Krishna River to understand the extent of flooding and potential risks to nearby communities. The inspection was aimed at assessing the damage and planning for relief efforts in the flood-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh.
In the midst of ongoing floods and heavy rain in Vijayawada, a now-viral video showcased two men carrying a baby in a box over neck-deep floodwaters. In response, four more NDRF teams and six helicopters from the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy were deployed to assist in rescue and relief operations. These teams not only airlifted stranded individuals but also airdropped food and other necessities using helicopters and drones, bringing much-needed aid to the affected areas.
With a depression in the Bay of Bengal causing record rains and unprecedented floods in Vijayawada, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local officials have begun distributing relief material through helicopters. This includes food, water, and other basic necessities like biscuits, fruits, milk, and even medicines. As part of the relief work, Ministers, IAS officers, and IPS officers are personally involved in ward-wise relief activities, while over 40,000 affected people have been moved to rehabilitation centers.
Amidst the unprecedented floods in Andhra Pradesh, CM Chandrababu Naidu has taken a unique approach to providing aid to the stranded residents of Ajith Singh Nagar. Under the supervision of local officials, the use of drones was successful in delivering food supplies to those in need in record time. The state is also receiving assistance from the Indian Coast Guard, IAF, and NDRF in the form of helicopters, central forces, and relief material. Priority is being given to basic necessities and efforts are being coordinated ward-by-ward by Ministers and officers.