The State Government has requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to send a Central team to assess the damages caused by heavy rains and floods in 20 districts.
Disaster Management ACS and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena has written to the MHA in this regard.
In response, the MHA has assured to constitute a team for the purpose soon, said an official.
The State Government is continuing relief and rescue operations in the severely affected districts, Baleswar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatisnghpur, Cuttack, Puri and Khordha and other districts too.
At least, 119 blocks and 22 urban local bodies have been affected due to heavy rains and floods.
Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are taking proactive steps to extend support to Odisha in this regard.
During Cyclone Amphan, not only a Central team had come to Odisha, but also Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an aerial survey and announced Rs 500 crore as Central assistance in advance. And Union Home Minister Amit Shah sanctioned the money before 24 hours of the announcement and funds were disbursed to the State to take care of people.
This time, the State Government officials are also expecting visit of a Central team at an early date.