Amaravati, March 03, 2026: Relatives in districts like Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Kakinada, and Srikakulam worry constantly for loved ones working in Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, and other Gulf nations.
Workers share videos of drones and explosions close to job sites, forcing companies to relocate staff to safer areas while flight cancellations strand many.
Families report hourly check-ins and prayers for calm. One Vizag-area wife described her husband's narrow escape in Qatar, noting relief from ongoing phone contact.
State government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, directs officials to coordinate safe returns, with APNRT monitoring around 10 lakh Andhra workers and activating helplines.