Central team to assess cyclone damage

AMARAVATI

A seven-member central team arrived in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab. The team, led by Chittaranjan Das of the Union Home Ministry, will visit affected districts and interact with officials. The assessment will cover damage to houses, agricultural crops, roads, electricity infrastructure and other public assets. The visit assumes significance as the state government prepares to seek central assistance for relief and rehabilitation. District administrations have been asked to submit detailed damage estimates to facilitate the assessment.