The State Government on Wednesday confirmed that the death toll in Cyclone Titli and subsequent floods in the State has increased to 77.
Speaking to the media, Joint Relief Commissioner Prabhat Mohapatra said, “While 58 out of the 77 deceased have been identified, verification of 19 others is underway. A Central team will visit the State for an inspection soon.”
Mohapatra further said that 8,7536 houses and 3,75,390 hectares of cropland have been damaged due to the natural calamity. Besides, 60.11 lakh population has been affected in the aftermath of Titli.
On restoration and repair works, Mohapatra said all breaches occurred on State roads in Ganjam, Rayagada, Gajapati, Cuttack, Puri and Kandhamal districts have been closed. Restoration work of the NH between Gazalbadi and Daringbadi, which was washed away is underway, he added.
“Power supply has been restored in all affected areas in Ganjam, Rayagada and Kandhamal Districts. In Gajapati, power supply has been restored to 65,955 out of 1,18,842 affected consumers,” he informed.