PM Modi Conducts Aerial Survey of Cyclone-ravaged Areas in Odisha, Holds Review Meeting With Naveen Patnaik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conducted an aerial survey to assess the loss and destruction caused by Cyclone Fani in Odisha.

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conducted an aerial survey to assess the loss and destruction caused by Cyclone Fani in Odisha. Governor Ganeshi Lal, Odisha Chief Minsiter Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were also present with the Prime Minister during the aerial survey.

Further, PM Modi also held a review meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other officials.

Narendra Modi announced a further Rs 1000 crore fund towards the relief and rehabilitation work in Odisha. The government had earlier announced Rs 381 crore for the same.

PM Narendra Modi conducts aerial survey of #Cyclonefani affected areas in Odisha. Governor Ganeshi Lal, CM Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also present. pic.twitter.com/ZO9XkRC7kK

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2019

PM Modi was received by Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Narendra Modi immediately proceeded towards his chopper to carry out the survey of the worst-hit Puri district and other affected areas.

Bhubaneswar: PM Narendra Modi along with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hold a review meeting with officials. #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/qPuzsYixLu

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2019

At least 34 people were killed during Cyclone ‘Fani’, which barrelled through coastal Odisha on Friday last, causing widespread destruction and leaving hundreds grappling with water shortage and power cut.

The prime minister had on Sunday tweeted, “Will be in Odisha tomorrow morning, where I will review the situation due to Cyclone Fani and hold meetings with top officials. The Centre is committed to provide all possible assistance in relief and rehabilitation measures underway.” The PM also spoke to the chief minister on Saturday and discussed the situation in the aftermath of Fani, assuring continuous support from the Centre.

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, had on Sunday reviewed relief measures in affected areas of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

(With agency inputs)