Cyclone Arnab: 8-Member Central Team to Visit Odisha from Today to Assess Damage

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Bhubaneswar: An eight-member Central team will arrive in Odisha today (November 2) to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent floods in different parts of the state. The team will remain in Odisha until November 4 and conduct field visits to evaluate the extent of destruction in the affected areas.

The Central team will be led by Ravi Shankar, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). During the three-day visit, the team will hold discussions with senior state government officials before visiting the cyclone-affected areas as per a scheduled itinerary.

The team will carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the losses caused by the cyclone and subsequent flooding, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, roads, electricity, water resources and other essential services.

Besides assessing the damage to public infrastructure and agricultural activities, the Central team will review the overall situation in the affected areas and examine the rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the state government.

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The visit is expected to provide a comprehensive picture of the destruction caused by Cyclone Arnab and help the Central government evaluate the state’s disaster-related losses.

Meanwhile, the Odisha government is making necessary arrangements for the team’s visit, including transportation and logistical support. A detailed itinerary is also being prepared to facilitate visits to the worst-affected areas.

The Central team’s assessment will be crucial in determining the extent of damage and evaluating the state’s requirements for further assistance in restoration and rehabilitation efforts.

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