Cyclone Montha left three persons dead, damaged standing crops over 1.50 lakh acres, and disrupted power and transportation in Andhra Pradesh, where it made landfall around 7.30 pm on Tuesday (October 28).

Neighbouring Telangana also received heavy rains.

The Andhra Pradesh government said the loss was minimised due to the precautionary measures put in place.

Three dead; livestock perish

During a review meeting on the cyclone at the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) at the secretariat, officials informed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu that three persons died during the natural calamity.

The chief minister directed the officials “to extend a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to their families,” said an official press release.

Also read: Cyclone Montha: Heavy rain lashes AP, Telangana; lan

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