Bhubaneswar, Nov. 2 -- A central team will arrive in Odisha on Monday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts. The team's findings, along with the State Government's preliminary damage report, will be sent to the Centre to determine the financial assistance required for the state.

The team will be led by Ravi Shankar, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the Centre would consider both reports before deciding on assistance. He also said the state could use the supplementary budget if required.

The team includes Man Singh, Director of the Directorate of Rice Development, Patna; Rahul Chaurasia, Deputy Director in the Department...