Cyclone Amphan: 89 Blocks Of Odisha Severely Affected

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday updated the Centre about Cyclone Amphan. In a video conference with the Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy said about 44.80 lakh people of 1500 panchayats in 89 blocks had been affected.

“Efforts are on to restore the road communication in these affected blocks. Besides, the Central Electricity Supply Utility (CESU) is trying its best to restore power under its jurisdiction in a couple of days. However, 80% power connection will be restored by Thursday evening,” Tripathy said.