Bhubaneswar, July 19 -- By Ashutosh Mishra
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's tourism sector suffered massive losses in the wake of cyclone Fani which left behind a trail of destruction in several coastal districts, the worst affected being Puri and Khurda. On a rough estimate the loss has been to the tune of Rs.732 crore.
Puri being a major tourist hub of the state the damage to infrastructure caused by Fani had a direct impact on the tourist inflow to the town whose major attractions include the 12th century temple of lord Jagannath and an excellent beach. The town practically lay in tatters for nearly two months after being hit by Fani which had made landfall there.
No wonder tourist footfall in Puri and the sites around it was vastly reduced in t...