: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an interim relief assistance of Rs 1,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh after personally reviewing the massive devastation caused by Cyclone Hudhud in the state.<br /><br />He also announced a compensation of Rs two lakhs to the kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the calamity.<br /><br />“I want to announce an interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh. After a detailed survey, we will give whatever further assistance is required,” he said.<br /><br />Modi undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas shortly after his arrival in Visakhapatnam airport earlier today.<br /><br />He assured the state governments of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh that the central government will extend all possible help to them.<br /><br />He added that work on restoration of electricity supply, water connection and communication is being done on priority basis.<br /><br />The PM said that the technology used by the Met Department was helpful in tackling the crisis.<br /><br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
