Bhadrak, Oct 27: In a successful night operation, as many as 24 people were rescued in Talagopbindha village, Saturday night.

The rescue operation was conducted at around 8.30 pm in the Talagopbindha village under Tihidi police station in Bhadrak district.

The 24 individuals, which mostly include children,women,senior citizens and sick persons, were stranded due to rising waters from the swollen Salandi river.

The rescue operation was a swift operation, jointly carried out by Dr. Satyajit Naik, IPS,DIG, Eastern Range, Balasore, SP Bhadrak, and ODRAF team.

The safely evacuated individuals were shifted to Aishanya Chandi High School cyclone shelter, provided a secure refuge for the evacuated individuals.

This successful operation showcased Odisha's effective disaster management, facilitated by timely warnings from the India Meteorological Department.

The state's preparedness and response to natural disasters have once again saved lives and mitigated the impact of the swollen Salandi river.

Several rescue teams were deployed for safe evacuation of stranded people due to flood situation in Balasore and Bhadrak.

Rescue operations were conducted by ODRAF and police personnel in flood-prone areas of Balasore Sadar and Remuna blocks due to rising water levels in Budhabalanga River.

Residents have been moved to safer locations and are being provided with hygienic cooked food in shelters.

Three persons were rescued over the roof of a submerged house at Dahapada, Balasore by the Balasore Fire Service team.

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