Coastal Andhra Pradesh fishers suffer ₹36 crore losses from weather bans

Fisherfolk in coastal Andhra Pradesh are facing a severe financial crisis following four major weather alerts since June. Frequent government-imposed fishing bans due to recurring cyclones have caused cumulative losses exceeding ₹36 crore. This disruption significantly impacts the livelihoods of thousands of local families who rely on daily catches for their economic survival.