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October 28, 2026

Andhra CM briefs Home Minister Amit Shah on ‘extensive damage’ caused by cyclone

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone and briefed him on the ‘extensive damage’ caused by cyclone ‘Aranab’ in the state. The Chief Minister posted on X that he briefed him on the impact of the cyclone across Andhra Pradesh. “I explained the extensive damage caused by the cyclone, particularly to agricultural and horticultural crops, power infrastructure, roads and other public assets. I also apprised him ...

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Andhra CM briefs Home Minister Amit Shah on ‘extensive damage’ caused by cyclone

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Andhra CM briefs Home Minister Amit Shah on ‘extensive damage’ caused by cyclone

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