Government Orders Swift Flood Relief for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Ministry of Finance has directed public insurance firms to support flood-affected individuals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Swift claim settlements and special camps are to be organized. Leaders of both states have announced financial aid to victims and are pushing for national calamity status.

The Ministry of Finance has directed public sector insurance companies to extend full support to those affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has instructed insurers to ensure swift claim settlements through special camps and simplified processes.

The DFS stated, 'In view of the heavy rains and floods, the Department of Financial Services @DFS_India @FinMinIndia has issued directions today to public sector insurance companies to extend full support to the flood-affected.' The insurers are tasked with publicizing contact details of nodal officers for policyholders. The Central Government and @FinMinIndia are committed to supporting those impacted and ensuring timely assistance, the statement added.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of deceased flood victims. In Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared Rs 5 crore for flood-hit districts and an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those who died. Both states are seeking further assistance from the Central Government, with plans to classify the floods as a national calamity.

(With inputs from agencies.)