Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (PTI) The Odisha government on Thursday started assessment of the damage caused by cyclone ‘Montha’, officials said.

Revenue and Disaster minister Suresh Pujari said the cyclone caused extensive damage to standing paddy crops, cotton cultivation, and vegetables in different districts.

‘Montha’, which made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday evening, affected people in 33 blocks and 11 urban areas of Odisha. The cyclone has moved out of the state and has gradually weakened into a low-pressure over the Vidarbha region, officials said.

The survey work is expected to be over within three days, the minister said.

“The government has asked all the district authorities to complete damage assessment of crop, houses, private, public properties, roads, bridges and

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