Modi Assures Naidu of Central Aid Amid Heavy Rains in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of full support from the Centre to handle the flood crisis caused by heavy rains. Modi and Naidu discussed flood relief efforts, while the South Central Railway zone canceled and diverted trains. The state continues to face severe weather and flood challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis following heavy rains in the state.

Modi spoke to Naidu over phone to enquire about the prevailing flood situation in the state where severe places, Vijayawada being one of the worst affected, are being pounded by heavy rainfall for the past two days due to a depression. "CM Chandrababu Naidu explained about the ongoing flood relief work while Modi told him that central government departments concerned have been directed to extend necessary help to the state," said an official statement released by the state government late Sunday.

The prime minister said departments have also been instructed to immediately dispatch necessary equipment. Naidu thanked Modi for the help.

(With inputs from agencies.)