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Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi announces Rs. 500 crore as 'advance assistance' for Odisha

IBNS | @indiablooms | May 22, 2020, at 06:43 pm

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Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced Rs. 500 crore as an "advance assistance" for the eastern state of Odisha which was hit by Cyclone Amphan along with West Bengal.

After taking an aerial survey of the affected areas in the state, Modi said, "At the same time, there has been damage to property, which we reviewed in a meeting today. All possible assistance will be provided by the Centre to ensure quick relief work. Rs. 500 crore will be given to Odisha as advance assistance."

Went to West Bengal and Odisha to review the situation caused by the super cyclone. Conducted an aerial survey and held review meetings with the respective Chief Ministers @MamataOfficial and @Naveen_Odisha, as well as authorities. pic.twitter.com/ea6OkuoKw4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2020

"Everyone is fighting COVID-19. In such a time, we had a super cyclone in some parts of India. This became very worrying. At the same time, due to the well established processes in Odisha, many lives were saved. I congratulate the people and Odisha government," he also said.

The nation stands in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in West Bengal and Odisha. The Central Government assures all possible support as well as assistance towards the rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction efforts.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2020

At least seven people in Odisha have died in Cyclone Amphan which was originated in the Bay of Bengal.

Earlier in the day, Modi announced Rs. 1000 crore "advance assistance" to West Bengal which was devastated by the cyclone.

In West Bengal at least 80 people died in Amphan as the cyclone caused widespread destruction in southern part of the state.

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