Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inspect the cyclone-damaged Jillelamudi bridge and affected drainage infrastructure during a tour of Bapatla and Guntur districts on Friday, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle. The visit will focus on the condition of the bridge, damaged drains and the impact of Cyclone Murasu on farmers and local infrastructure.
Naidu is scheduled to inspect the Jillelamudi bridge to assess the damage caused by the cyclone. He will be accompanied by officials from the Irrigation Department, with discussions expected to centre on the restoration measures required for the damaged structure and connected drainage systems.
The inspection places the bridge and drains within the immediate response to cyclone-related disruption in the two districts. The source report does not specify the extent of the bridge damage, the number of affected drainage channels, the estimated repair cost or a timeline for restoration. Those details are expected to be assessed during the Chief Minister’s field visit.
Drainage infrastructure is a key part of cyclone recovery because damage to channels and related structures can affect the movement of stormwater after the main weather event has passed. In the reported inspection, the Andhra Pradesh government is linking the condition of the Jillelamudi bridge with a review of damaged drains, indicating that transport access and water management infrastructure are being considered together during the assessment.
The Chief Minister will later visit Returu village in Guntur district, where he will meet farmers and enquire about crop losses and the problems they faced because of the cyclone. The visit is expected to provide the government with a direct account of the effects on agricultural activity in the affected area, although the report does not provide a preliminary estimate of crop damage.
The tour covers both public works and livelihood impacts. The bridge inspection will address the condition of a transport link, while the review of drains will focus on restoration requirements identified with Irrigation Department officials. The interaction with farmers will address losses and difficulties reported at the village level.
No decision on specific repair contracts, funding allocations or completion dates has been reported so far. The next formal steps will depend on the assessment carried out during the Chief Minister’s inspection and the restoration measures identified by the Irrigation Department.
