One day after Cyclone Montha hit the Andhra Pradesh coast, Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu said that even though the storm had become weaker, power and transport problems were still affecting several districts.

“While the severity of Cyclone Montha has subsided, power supply and transport disruptions still persist in several affected districts,” the minister said.

Konaseema was among the worst-hit areas. More than 300 electric poles were uprooted during the cyclone. Officials say about 80% of the repair work is already done, and the rest will be completed soon.

Around 54 power substations were also damaged. Teams from nearby areas such as Ramachandrapuram, Rajamahendravaram, and Mummidivaram were brought in to help speed up the work.

Fallen trees had blocked 134 km of roads, but they have now been cleared. The APSRTC bus services started running normally again from Wednesday.

More than 10,000 people were moved to 400 relief camps in Konaseema district.

The state government has announced financial assistance:

  • ₹3,000 for each affected family

  • ₹1,000 for individuals living alone

Fishermen and weavers will also receive 50 kg of rice each, and distribution has started.

Nearly 20,000 acres of paddy and horticulture crops were damaged in the cyclone. Teams are inspecting the fields to calculate losses.

The family of a woman who died in Mamidikuduru mandal will receive ₹5 lakh in assistance.

Teams from the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) are still clearing areas and restoring normal life. Major roads like Nizampatnam–Repalle and Machilipatnam–Manginapudi are being cleared of fallen trees.