Cyclone Arnab Aftermath / Odisha CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas, orders faster relief measures

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 30: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Ganjam and Gajapati districts to assess the extent of damage caused by Cyclone Arnab and review ongoing rescue and relief operations.

The survey comes amid widespread flooding and waterlogging triggered by heavy rainfall under the impact of the cyclonic storm. Several villages in south Odisha remain inundated, while landslides and damaged roads have disrupted connectivity across many areas.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari accompanied the Chief Minister during the aerial inspection of the affected districts.

Relief Operations Intensified

According to official estimates, Ganjam has reported the highest number of affected people at 42,564, followed by 30,000 in Gajapati and 12,000 in Kandhamal. Authorities have evacuated people from vulnerable and low-lying areas to safer locations, while relief camps have been set up for those displaced by the floods.

Following the review, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite rescue and relief operations and ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services to affected residents.

In a statement posted on X, CM Majhi said protecting the lives and property of people during a disaster remained his highest priority.

"The entire administration is working round the clock to ensure that food, drinking water and essential healthcare services reach the affected people without any disruption," he said.

The Chief Minister also instructed officials to remain on high alert and accelerate efforts to restore damaged roads, normalise power supply and prevent post-flood health issues in the affected regions.

Appeal to People

CM Majhi reiterated that the State Government stood firmly with people affected by the disaster and would extend all necessary assistance for relief and rehabilitation.

Appealing for public cooperation, he urged residents to remain in safe locations, follow instructions issued by the local administration and rescue teams, and support one another during the crisis.
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"In this difficult time, your government stands firmly with you. Please have courage, stay in safe places and extend a helping hand to one another. Together, we will overcome this crisis very soon," he said.

With rescue and restoration efforts continuing across southern Odisha, the administration remains focused on providing relief and restoring normalcy in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab and the ensuing floods.