Vijayawada: AP CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the Collectors and SPs to ensure zero loss of lives in the State due to Cyclone Michaung.

He reviewed the situation of cyclone Michaung with Collectors and SPs of the eight districts and issued directions to them. He stressed the need to ensure harvested paddy is procured and safeguarded at all costs.

Officials also informed him that five teams each of NDRF and SDRF have been deployed in vulnerable areas. Of the required 308 relief camps, 181 are ready. Jagan allocated emergency funds Rs 2 crore each to eight districts. Senior IAS officers have been deputed to oversee cyclone relief works. The special officers will work in close coordination with the collectors. If more funds are needed, the government will comply with the request, he added.

Jagan announced the financial aid for people returning home from relief camps. A sum of Rs 1,000 each should be provided to individuals and Rs 2,500 to families. Additionally, 25 kg rice, one kg each of red gram, palm oil, potato and onions should be given to people whose houses are submerged. If houses are damaged in the cyclone, they should be compensated with Rs 10,000 each, he added. If basic amenities like drinking water, food and power supply are adversely affected in any area, they should be restored immediately, he said.

He directed officials to ensure that affected people are not inconvenienced at relief camps. He added that he did not want anyone to complaint against the Collectors regarding the measures taken when he visits the affected places.