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Damage In Orissa From Fani

Relief Ops Intensify In Orissa Post-Fani

By LokMarg Publishing
Rescue and relief operations were intensified throughout Odisha on Sunday in the wake of the massive destruction caused by cyclone ‘Fani.’

Indian Navy has set up relief camps and community kitchens in villages near Puri district, hit hard by the cyclone. Three ships using their integral helicopters are also engaged in relief operations.

“Community kitchens set up by INS Chilka are working round the clock to look after our own whose lives have been disrupted temporarily in the wake of cyclone Fani. Hot meals are being distributed in far-flung areas by #IndianNavy teams spread across the state,” Navy informed in a series of tweets.

“We shall ensure the no one goes without food,” the Indian Navy said.

Indian Air Force (IAF) too is using its specialised aerial platforms to enhance the reach of critical aid.

“Having braved the initial impact most important task now is providing relief and rehabilitation to the affected people. #IAF is using its specialised aerial platforms to enhance the reach of critical aid,” IAF said in a tweet along with the pictures of its personnel offloading life-saving drugs from C-130J aircraft.

Central Railways in a press release said that it will transport relief material to cyclone-affected states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh by coaching and goods trains including in less than standard composition rakes free of cost.

South Western Railway PRO said that they will write to Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) to re-conduct the NEET exam for students, who were travelling in the Hampi Express and missed their exam, as the train ran late.

Hundreds of passengers were seen waiting at Bhubaneswar railway station as the train services were severely affected in the region due to the cyclone.

“Tracks have been repaired. We are also running special trains along with regular trains. It will take 3-5 days for things to get normal,” said the Station Director.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: “Houses completely damaged will be constructed under housing schemes.”

“Loss of agricultural, horticultural crops, animal resources, fisheries will be assessed and compensated accordingly. Tree plantations will be taken up in mission mode soon after relief and restoration,” he said. (ANI)

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Coastal India FAces Cyclone

Six Killed As Cyclone Fani Batters India

By LokMarg Publishing
Three people were killed as cyclone Fani lashed coastal India, bringing in its wake widespread destruction and damage to public property, according to the National Disaster Response Force. Unconfirmed sources put the toll to six.

“The damage (caused due to the cyclone) were on expected lines. As per the information received from the state government, three people have died. The casualties occurred due to the damage caused to buildings,” S N Pradhan, DG, NDRF told ANI.

He also said that the damaged caused by the cyclone has been minimal while crediting the people for it.

“Although, we will get more information but as of now minimal damage has been reported. The credit for this goes to people because they understood that they have to go to higher places (cyclone shelters). First, I want to thank the people and second I would tell them, don’t panic,” said Pradhan.

Talking about the effects of the cyclone Fani, the NDRF DG said, “Landfall happened as per the speed predicted by IMD. Some effect has been seen in Puri. Earlier, it was in extremely severe cyclone category but it passed over Khurda and Bhubaneshwar under severe or very severe cyclone category.”

“Bhubaneshwar is a town so due to resistance by buildings, several trees were uprooted and electricity wires were damaged,” Pradhan, said in New Delhi on Friday.

He said that the danger from storm is “definitely over” for Puri.

“The bigger work is restoration, relief, and rescue. NDRF and state officials are doing the damage assessment and accordingly we will decide on the relief works. Relief works will show about the preparation,” he said.

The NDRF DG also said that the 18 teams of NDRF have been deployed in West Bengal.

Heavy rains along with a wind speed of 175 kmph battered Odisha as powerful cyclone Fani made landfall close to the temple town of Puri on Friday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in the state.

The impact of the “extremely severe cyclonic storm” was felt in neighbouring West Bengal including in the beach town of Digha and other areas. (ANI)

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