2 min readHyderabadMar 3, 2026 07:32 AM ISTThe Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) has been directed to extend all necessary support to affected individuals. (AP)Amid the conflict in West Asia, the government of Andhra Pradesh has initiated proactive measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Telugu people stranded abroad, officials said.Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for NRI Empowerment, Kondapalli Srinivas, said that the state government was closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region, particularly as disruptions at certain international airports have caused inconvenience to passengers. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s office said that the government is maintaining continuous oversight and coordination to safeguard the interests of Telugu people abroad.The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) has been directed to extend all necessary support to affected individuals. APNRT coordinators stationed across Gulf countries have been placed on high alert and instructed to coordinate with local Telugu communities to arrange temporary accommodation, ensure safety, and provide essential assistance wherever required.The minister emphasised that APNRTS officials are in constant communication with field coordinators and are reviewing developments on a real-time basis. Stranded individuals have been advised to stay in touch with local Indian embassies and utilise the helpline services established by the state government.The APNRTS 24/7 helpline details are phone: 0863-2340678, WhatsApp: +91 85000 27678, and email: helpline@apnrts.com.Telugu people facing difficulties in Gulf countries are requested to immediately share their details through the above contact points for prompt assistance, officials said, adding that the government of Andhra Pradesh remains committed to ensuring the safety, security, and timely support of its citizens abroad.The current conflict in West Asia was triggered by the US and Israel’s strikes in Iran, in which the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Iran has subsequently hit back, hitting US bases in the Gulf. The situation has led to widespread travel disruptions as several countries in West Asia closed their airspace.Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Iran