Naidu briefs Amit Shah on Rs 4,600 crore Cyclone Arnab damage in Andhra
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Why in news
N Chandrababu Naidu briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the estimated Rs 4,600 crore damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Krishna, West Godavari, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts.
Background
Cyclone Arnab caused 7 deaths and preliminary damage estimated at Rs 4,600 crore. The government announced crop compensation and a payment of Rs 1,500 per tree.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPreliminary damage from Cyclone Arnab is estimated at Rs 4,600 crore.
- FactThe government announced a compensation of Rs 1,500 per tree.
- PlaceCyclone Arnab damage was surveyed in Krishna, West Godavari, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts.
- FactA request was made for 1,000 personnel from Telangana to assist in the situation.
Prelims practice question
What is the specific compensation amount announced per tree for the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab?
- (a)Rs 10,000
- (b)Rs 1,500
- (c)Rs 5,000
- (d)Rs 2,500
Show answer
Answer: (b) Rs 1,500 — The government announced a payment of Rs 1,500 per tree as part of the relief measures.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional framework for disaster management in India and the role of inter-state cooperation in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state coordination: Logistics of mobilizing personnel from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh for disaster relief
- Fiscal burden: Balancing immediate crop compensation and tree-based payouts with long-term infrastructure reconstruction costs
Keywords: Disaster Management · Inter-state Cooperation · Climate Resilience · Relief and Rehabilitation
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