Chandrababu Naidu Surveys Cyclone-Hit Andhra As Damage Estimate Reaches Rs 4,600 Crore

On October 30, Andhra Pradesh chief minister <b>Chandrababu Naidu</b> will tour cyclone‑hit districts in the wake of the devastating storm that battered the coast, to assess damage that now tops <b>Rs 4,600 crore</b>. The promised rapid response from central teams has stalled, leaving villages with broken infrastructure, no functioning shelters, and no clear relief plan. Residents now face mounting uncertainty as aid arrives slowly, underscoring the gap between headlines and ground reality, and forcing many to seek private help.