36 lakh people affected by cyclone Dana in Odisha, minister said that not a single person died

Latest News :- 36 lakh people have been affected by Cyclone Dana in Odisha. At the same time, the Minister of State said that not a single person lost his life. Cyclone Dana, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, crossed the coast between Odisha and West Bengal on the morning of 25th. Then 110 km per hour. A strong wind blew at high speed. Additionally, heavy rainfall occurred throughout the coastal region. As a precaution, lakhs of people living in low-lying areas have been given shelter in safe places. Rescue and relief work is going on.

Odisha State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said yesterday: 1,671 gram panchayats in 14 districts of Odisha have been seriously affected by the heavy rains caused by Cyclone Dana. 35.95 lakh people of this area have been affected. 8.1 lakh people were evacuated from low-lying areas and accommodated in 6,210 relief camps. They were provided basic amenities including food and drinking water. At the same time, no one has died due to the storm.

As the floods have subsided, people living in relief camps are returning to their homes. As of today (yesterday) morning, people are living in 1,178 camps. People living in other camps have returned home. Kendrapara, Balasur and Bhatrak districts are the most affected. 5,840 houses were completely or partially damaged due to the storm and floods. Adequate relief will be provided to those who have lost their homes. Also, steps will be taken to find a permanent solution to this problem. Especially in coastal areas, terraced houses will be built instead of terraced houses. He said this.