Cyclone Phethai has affected 5,602 farmers, paddy fields destroyed: Chandrababu Naidu
Naidu also said that 187 relief camps have been set up so far and 32,000 people have been provided with food.
Dec 18, 2018, 16:54 PM ISTCyclone Phethai wreaks havoc in Andhra, crops across 14,000 hectares damaged
Chandrababu Naidu has reportedly told state officials to predict damage based on wind speeds to provide quicker relief to people at large.
Dec 17, 2018, 21:29 PM ISTCyclone Phethai makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district
There are reports of heavy rains and winds in many areas of East Godavari district.
Dec 17, 2018, 13:02 PM ISTSevere cyclonic storm Phethai likely to weaken slightly before landfall on Monday
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Andhra including areas of east and west Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, Krishna, Guntur, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts and Yanam district of Puducherry.
Dec 17, 2018, 08:08 AM ISTAndhra Pradesh coastal areas brace for cyclonic storm Phethai, alert sounded
The India Meteorological Department also issued an orange message as a warning of the storm.
Dec 16, 2018, 23:51 PM ISTCyclonic storm Phethai to intensify further on December 17, heavy rain likely in Odisha, Andhra on Sunday
The Met department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Dec 16, 2018, 08:10 AM IST