The State Government would complete the restoration works in the cyclone-flood hit areas of Ganjam district by December 30, said Special Relief Commissioner PK Mohapatra. The district, where cyclone Phailin made its landfall on October 12, is estimated to have suffered a loss of at least Rs3,000 crore in the nature’s fury which has deprived lakhs of people of their livelihoods and damaged 2.4 lakh houses. Fishermen have suffered massive losses as their nets, boats and catamarans have been damaged. The farming community has also been hit with the standing paddy crop being submerged in floodwaters. According to an official report, 81 out of total 5,153 of different categories of schools were fully damaged in the district due to cyclone and floods.