In order to give succor to the drought affected areas of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Birender Singh has approved release of more than Rs 8 crore for repair of the water supply schemes which were damaged due to Hud-Hud cyclone.

In this connection, a delegation of Parliamentarians of Rayalaseema region had met Union Urban Development Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu and Singh yesterday seeking assistance for four drought hit districts of Rayalaseema region.