<span style="color: #222222;">In Kolkata, army has joined the post Amphan restoration of essential infrastructure and services. <br />''<br />''The Army has provided 5 columns to assist the Kolkata city civil administration in the aftermath of super cyclonic storm following request from the West Bengal Government.&nbsp;</span><br />''<br />''The State Government has also requested Railways, Port and Private sectors to supply teams and equipment for restarting of essential services. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said in Kolkata this evening that 1,500 teams are working throughout the State for restoration of power and water supply in the affected areas.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">She said that the State has suffered Rs 1 lakh crore loss due to super cyclonic storm. About 73 lakhs people have been affected in six districts and 86 people have died so far. She appealed to the people to keep patience as the restoration work has been taken up on war footing.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | May 23, 2020 8:06 PM
Army joins post Amphan restoration of essential infrastructure and services in Kolkata