The MP demanded immediate cotton procurement to prevent further distress. He also appealed to the Central Government to support Andhra Pradesh farmers during this difficult time. He stressed that thousands of families depend on cotton cultivation and need urgent relief measures.

Later, the Union Ministry replied to the MP’s questions related to MSMEs in Palnadu district. The ministry said Udyam registrations increased significantly, reaching 62,036 units by November 2025. Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, officials identified 7,350 beneficiaries, including a high share of women, SC and ST communities.

The ministry confirmed that banks distributed 757 loans out of 810 sanctioned. However, the MP pointed out several pending loan applications at the bank level. He asked the Centre to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in Palnadu by speeding up approvals, improving loan distribution, and supporting cluster development.

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Kavitha shared a video from Husnabad in Siddipet district, showing a woman farmer named Tharavva pleading with officials over her crop loss. She expressed deep concern over the condition of farmers who lost their seasonal yield to severe rains and floods.

According to Kavitha, nearly 4.5 lakh acres of farmland have been damaged across Telangana due to the recent cyclone. She emphasized the urgent need for government support to help farmers recover from the devastating losses.

Kavitha appealed to the state to provide free seeds and fertilizers for the upcoming Yasangi season, in addition to expediting the release of the Rythu Bharosa assistance. She reiterated that the government must act immediately to restore confidence among distressed farmers.

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Continuous rainfall pounded the coastal districts from East Godavari to Srikakulam. Heavy downpours flooded low-lying areas, damaged crops, and disrupted road transport. Power supply was interrupted in multiple regions. East Godavari, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam districts have been severely hit.

The sea turned rough near Srikakulam as waves surged violently. Fishermen were warned not to venture into the sea. The Meteorological Department stated that the remaining moisture from Cyclone Motha will continue to bring rain for the next two days, including in border districts of Telangana.

State authorities have been mobilized for relief operations. Revenue, Panchayat, Electricity, and Disaster Management departments are working on emergency measures. The government has instructed officials to assess crop losses and provide assistance to affected farmers.

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In Kulluru and Venkatreddypalli villages of Kaluvayi mandal, around 400 acres of paddy fields have been completely flooded. Farmers watched helplessly as their nearly harvested paddy crops drowned in rainwater. The continuous flow of floodwater over the fields has damaged the crops beyond recovery.

Paddy spikes have begun to sprout due to prolonged submersion, deepening the farmers’ anguish. They lament that the harvest they were waiting for has turned into a heartbreaking loss. Many expressed fears that without immediate government support, they may not recover financially from this devastation.

Farmers have urged the government to act swiftly and provide compensation for the crop loss. They warned that if help does not reach them soon, extreme distress may drive some to consider suicide. The community hopes for urgent relief measures to prevent further tragedy.

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At the site, MP Sahney offered Ardas and highlighted that up to 40,000 hectares of crops suffered damage from waterlogging as high as 8 feet. He promised that machinery, labor, and personnel will stay until villagers are ready to cultivate their next crop. Sun Foundation also sent 10,000 PP bags to build a stop dam. Former minister and local MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal joined him in the relief work.

MP Sahney later visited Dariya Mussa village, distributing relief materials to affected families. Noting poor roads and the absence of a high school, he announced a school bus for the local government school and assured villagers that he will work with Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains to upgrade the school.

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The Congress leader was accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and other party leaders. After arriving in Amritsar, he headed to Ghonewal village in Ajnala, where he interacted with flood-affected people and listened to their concerns about property and livelihood losses.

After visiting Ghonewal village, Rahul Gandhi will pay obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas area. He will also tour flood-hit areas in Gurdaspur district to meet locals and monitor relief efforts firsthand.

Punjab has suffered one of its worst flood disasters in decades. Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir swelled the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, causing widespread flooding. The current death toll stands at 56, while floods damaged crops on nearly 1.98 lakh hectares. Authorities continue to coordinate rescue and relief operations across affected districts.

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On Wednesday, Chouhan spoke with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to gain a detailed understanding of the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the state. He emphasized the Centre’s commitment to supporting Punjab during this crisis.

“I will reach Punjab tomorrow morning and meet my brothers and sisters in the flood-affected areas. In this hour of crisis, the Centre stands firmly with them and will provide all possible assistance,” the minister said.

During his visit, Chouhan is expected to coordinate relief measures, review ongoing flood mitigation efforts, and discuss immediate steps to help farmers recover. The visit underlines the government’s proactive approach in managing natural disasters and ensuring timely support to affected communities.

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