Lok Sabha Question No. 3480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-10
Subject: Impact of Cyclones
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3480

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  AUGUST, 2021/ SRAVANA 19, 1943 (SAKA)

IMPACT OF CYCLONES

3480. KUNWAR DANISH ALI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether number of cyclones and severe cyclones have hit the country during the last five years and the current year;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  of  losses  suffered  and  the  number  of  persons  killed and injured;

- (c)  whether the Government has assessed the impact of the cyclones in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Union Government has announced any relief package/provided any assistance to the affected States, if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for coordination among all  concerned  departments  to  minimize  the  losses  due  to  cyclones  and other natural calamities in the future?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) to (d): The  primary  responsibility  of  disaster  management  rests  with the  State  Government.  The  State  Government  concerned  undertakes assessment  of  damages  and  provide  financial  relief  in  the  wake of 12

## L.S.US.Q.NO.3480 FOR 10.08.2021

notified natural disasters including cyclone, from State Disaster Response Fund  (SDRF)  already  placed  at  their  disposal.  In  case  of  disasters  of 'severe  nature',  additional  financial  assistance  is  extended  to  the  State from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) as per established procedure, which  inter alia includes assessment of damages by an Inter Ministerial  Central  Team  (IMCT).  As  per  information  provided  by  the States/Union Territories (UTs), a total of 720 person have lost their lives and 29.70 lakh houses/huts and 58.84 lakh hectare of crop area have been damaged during the period 2016-17 to 2021-22 (as on 03.08.2021), due to cyclones.

Further, details of the additional financial assistance provided from NDRF to the State Governments in respect of damages due to cyclones as per prescribed items and norms are at Annexure-I.

(e): The  National  Crisis  Management  Committee  (NCMC),  headed  by Cabinet  Secretary, monitors  and  coordinates  the  situation with the affected States and Central Ministries/ Agencies concerned during major disasters. Indian Metrological Department (IMD) issues regular and accurate  forecasts  &  warning  bulletins  to  all  the  affected/  likely  to  be affected States/ UTs.

There are well established institutional mechanisms at the National, State  &  District  levels  in  the  country  for  appropriate  preparedness  and taking  prompt  response  measures  for  effective  management  of  natural disasters.  Central  Government  has  established  a  robust  early  warning system and has significantly improved the accuracy of weather forecasts. Mock exercises and community awareness programmes are being regularly conducted to create awareness among people.

The  measures  taken  by  the  Central  and  State  Governments  have significantly improved the disaster management practices, preparedness, prevention and response mechanisms resulting in significant reduction in casualties  during  natural  calamities,  including  cyclones,  in  the  country. Further,  strengthening  of  the  disaster  management  is  a  continuing  and evolving process of governance.

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Details  of  the  additional  financial  assistance  provided  from  NDRF  to  the  State Governments in respect of damages due to cyclones during the Financial Year 201617 to 2021-22 are as under:

(

Rs. in Crore)

| Sl. No.   | State          | Calamity   | Amount released from NDRF   |
|-----------|----------------|------------|-----------------------------|
| 2016-17   | 2016-17        | 2016-17    | 2016-17                     |
| 1.        | Tamil Nadu     | Vardah     | 218.76                      |
| 2017-18   | 2017-18        | 2017-18    | 2017-18                     |
| 2.        | Tamil Nadu     | Ockhi      | 133.05                      |
| 3.        | Kerala         | Ockhi      | 133.00                      |
| 2018-19   | 2018-19        | 2018-19    | 2018-19                     |
| 4.        | Andhra Pradesh | Titli      | 539.52                      |
| 5.        | Andhra Pradesh | Phethai    | 82.65                       |
| 6.        | Odisha         | Titli      | 341.72                      |
| 7.        | Tamil Nadu     | Gaja       | 900.31                      |
| 2019-20   | 2019-20        | 2019-20    | 2019-20                     |
| 8.        | Maharashtra    | Kyaar      | 1758.18                     |
| 9.        | Odisha         | Fani       | 3114.46                     |
| 10.       | Odisha         | Bulbul     | 179.64                      |
| 11.       | West Bengal    | Bulbul     | 958.33                      |
| 2020-21   | 2020-21        | 2020-21    | 2020-21                     |
| 12.       | Andhra Pradesh | Nivar      | 423.58                      |
| 13.       | Tamil Nadu     | Nivar      | 63.14                       |
| 14.       | Puducherry     | Nivar      | 9.91                        |
| 15.       | Tamil Nadu     | Burevi     | 223.77                      |
| 16.       | Maharashtra    | Nisarga    | 268.59                      |
| 17.       | Odisha         | Amphan     | 500.00                      |
| 18.       | West Bengal    | Amphan     | 2250.28                     |
| 2021-22   | 2021-22        | 2021-22    | 2021-22                     |
| 19.       | Gujarat        | Taukte     | 1000.00*                    |
| 20.       | West Bengal    | Yaas       | 300.00*                     |
| 21.       | Odisha         | Yaas       | 500.00*                     |
| 22.       | Jharkhand      | Yaas       | 200.00*                     |

* Released in advance to States 'on account basis' pending assessment of damages by IMCT and approval of High Level Committee.

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