Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced an assistance of Rs5 crore to Andhra Pradesh to undertake immediate relief work in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Cyclone Hudhud.
The Chief Minister also directed the concerned Ministers, who are Chairmen of District Planning Boards of the Hudhud-hit districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangapur, Malkangiri and Gajapati, to visit the districts from Thursday to assess damages and supervise the renovation works.
Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said the electricity sector suffered damages to the tune of Rs100 crore due to the cyclone.
“As per the preliminary assessment the loss to the power sector is about Rs100 crore due to massive damage to power feeder, including electric lines, electric poles and others,” said Mohapatra.
Till now people of Bandhugaon and Narayanpatna in Koraput district areas are awaiting the electricity with the rest of the services almost being resumed.
“Restoration work is in full swing to provide electricity to all affected districts like Koraput and Malkangiri soon. Most of the defunct feeders have been restored and remaining feeders will be ready in a few days,” added the Secretary.