Summary:
"As per preliminary assessment, the loss suffered in different sectors, including infrastructure and agriculture, was estimated at around Rs 2,200 crore. "The state government has information about 52 deaths in different affected areas, as of now. "Almost all thoroughfares have been repaired and power and drinking water supply restored in the urban areas. The casualties mainly resulted from incidents of landslide, wall collapse, drowning and tree felling," he told reporters.While 39 deaths were reported from "worst-affected Gajapati district", 12 casualties were reported from Ganjam and one from Kandhamal, Padhi said. It will take a day or two to get a full report on the total loss incurred due to the disaster," he stated.Noting that relief work was in progress across the state, the chief secretary said, "95 per cent of the damaged roads have been repaired"..