Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday directed the officials to focus on the protection of submerged crops as part of relief measures in the areas affected by cyclone Montha.

He said submerged agricultural fields should be identified through satellite images, and measures should be initiated to drain out the water on a war footing.

During a teleconference with officials on Friday, the Chief Minister said officials should focus on improving the drainage system to protect the submerged standing crops.

He said people’s representatives also should visit fields to monitor the situation and to protect the crops. Naidu said the advice of scientists should be taken to protect the crops.

The officials informed the Chief Minister that 60 per cent of agricultura

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