CM Chandrababu Conducts Aerial Survey of Konaseema Fire, Inspects Damage

• Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the ONGC pipeline fire in Ambedkar Konaseema district, ongoing for five days.
• The CM inspected fire-affected areas and damaged agricultural lands near Lakkavaram and Irusumanda villages in Malkipuram mandal.
• Despite official claims of control, locals report intermittent flare-ups, though fire intensity has reportedly decreased.
• Millions of liters of water sprayed to control the fire have destroyed surrounding paddy fields, causing distress to farmers.
• Coconut orchards have been severely damaged, leading to significant losses for farmers, with locals demanding government support and compensation.

Why It Matters: CM Chandrababu surveyed the Konaseema fire, assessing extensive agricultural damage and farmer losses.