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Bhubaneswar, Odisha : A Central Inter-Ministerial Team will visit Odisha from November 2 to 4 to assess the extent of damage caused by Cyclone Arnab and evaluate the relief and rehabilitation requirements in the affected areas.
The eight-member team, led by Ravi Shankar, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, will undertake field inspections in cyclone-hit areas following discussions with the state government.
During the three day visit, the team will assess the damage caused to infrastructure, public assets and other sectors affected by the cyclone, besides reviewing the ground situation and the state’s response to the disaster.
The visit is aimed at providing a comprehensive assessment of the losses suffered by Odisha and identifying the assistance required for recovery and rehabilitation.
The team’s findings and recommendations will serve as a key basis for the Centre’s assessment of financial assistance to Odisha for addressing the losses caused by Cyclone Arnab.
