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Cyclone Montha Leaves Andhra Pradesh Roads Battered, Requiring ₹1000 Crore for Repairs
VIJAYAWADA, October 29, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh’s road infrastructure has suffered significant damage due to Cyclone Montha, with initial estimates placing the cost of temporary and permanent repairs at ₹100 crore and ₹900 crore, respectively. Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy announced today that 1,632 kilometers of roads under the R&B Department’s purview have been affected.
According to a press release, the cyclone caused potholes and erosion at 69 locations, with restoration completed at 16. Roads were cut off at 21 locations, and repairs have been carried out at six sites. The cyclone also damaged 144 culverts, with 36 restored. R&B Department cleared 62 out of 66 fallen trees. Overflowing of water on roads was reported at 130 locations.
The Engineer-in-Chief of R&B Department, Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers are actively monitoring the situation and overseeing restoration efforts, assured Mr. Janardhan Reddy. The state government is now facing the monumental task of securing funds and coordinating repairs to ensure the smooth flow of transportation across the affected regions.
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