Hyderabad, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to review the situation in cyclone-hit areas of the state, with Naidu seeking central assistance for relief and restoration work following the impact of two back-to-back cyclones, Arnab and Murasu, within a week, the chief minister's office (CMO) said.

During the telephonic conversation, Naidu briefed Modi on the extensive damage caused by the cyclones, particularly crop losses suffered by farmers due to heavy rainfall and strong winds, as well as damage to roads and electricity infrastructure.

According to a preliminary assessment submitted by the state government, Cyclone Murasu caused property damage estimated at ...