Bhubaneswar: The assessment of damage to crops and houses caused by Cyclone Dana is expected to be completed within seven days, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.
Field staff will begin assessing the damage caused by cyclone Dana on Sunday, with officials from revenue, agriculture, and cooperative departments conducting on-site inspections to determine crop and property damage, informed Pujari.
“Cyclone Dana’s landfall has affected various districts in Odisha, with strong winds and heavy rainfall causing widespread disruption. The cyclone’s impact is being assessed, and relief efforts are underway to provide aid to those affected. The assessment of damage to crops and houses is expected to be completed within seven days. Minister Pujari also stated that he will conduct a field visit on Saturday to review the situation.
He further said, “Within four hours, roads have been cleared. There have been no telecom complaints. Some areas experienced power disruptions due to broken wires, but electricity will be restored by sunset. Over 6 lakh people have been evacuated. Those still stranded will receive aid. Relief centres will provide food and shelter; those wishing to return home can inform the centres.”
