Amphan cyclone live news updates

Amphan cyclone hit the states at a time in India when it's already struggling to fight the transmission of the novel coronavirus.

Due to Amphan Cyclone, Among the 72 killed across West Bengal, 15 were reported from Kolkata. The fiercest cyclone to hit West Bengal in 100 years destroyed mud houses and crops, and uprooted trees and electric poles. It also wreaked havoc in Odisha damaging power and telecom infrastructure in several coastal districts. Odisha government officials estimated it has affected around 44.8 lakh people in the state.

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The death toll due to devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan rose to 72 across West Bengal of which 15 were reported from Kolkata. With thousands of people left homeless, bridges washed away and low-lying areas in waist deep water, state Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 2.5 lakhs for those affected. ” I have never seen such a disaster before. I will ask PM to visit the state and see the situation, ” she said.

In her press brief today, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that two districts of the state - North and South Parganas were completely destroyed as Cyclone Amphan tore into West Bengal. Kolkata remains the worst affected with trees uprooted, electrical poles broken and houses damaged.

Among the 72 killed across West Bengal, 15 were reported from Kolkata. The fiercest cyclone to hit West Bengal in 100 years destroyed mud houses and crops, and uprooted trees and electric poles. It also wreaked havoc in Odisha damaging power and telecom infrastructure in several coastal districts. Odisha government officials estimated it has affected around 44.8 lakh people in the state.

Kolkata worst hit as cyclone Amphan tore into West Bengal -

Besides North and South 24 Parganas and Kolkata, the districts of East Midnapore and Howrah were the worst hit as portions of several dilapidated buildings came crashing down in several places. Senior officials of the West Bengal government said it was too early to estimate the exact death toll or damage to property as the worst hit areas were still not accessible. Have a look at aftermath scenes from Kolkata.

NDRF chief said that over 5 lakh people evacuated in West Bengal -

NDRF chief said that over 5 lakh people evacuated in West Bengal and approx 2 lakh people in Odisha were evacuated, since situation is in under control and weather has moderated in Odisha, some people have started returning to their homes.

I request to citizen of West Bengal and Odisha to stay indoor and follow the instructions," said home minister". -

The home minister also said the teams of the National Disaster Response Force are already on the ground to help the people affected by the cyclone. Shah said the Narendra Modi government is committed for the security and security of each citizen. I request to people of West Bengal and Odisha to stay indoor and follow instructions given by the government.

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