Odisha Government Releases ₹6.66 Crore Flood Relief for Five Districts
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₹6.66 crore sanctioned for flood relief across five districts.
District Collectors instructed to verify beneficiaries and remain on alert. Rescue teams and free kitchens deployed for affected communities.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11: In response to the recent flood devastation across northern Odisha, the state government has released ₹6.66 crore in relief funds to Keonjhar, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, and Bhadrak districts.
Triggered by a low-pressure system, the floods have affected over 11,000 people, prompting swift administrative action.
District Collectors have submitted detailed damage reports, including verification of affected individuals’ bank accounts to ensure direct benefit transfers. Relief expenditures have already begun, covering housing damage, clothing, utensils, and support for fisherfolk and rescue operations.
Breakdown of Relief Allocation: Total of ₹6,66,17,555
Balasore: ₹2,01,14,697
Jajpur: ₹3,45,93,290
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✨Mayurbhanj: ₹67,48,148
Bhadrak: ₹51,31,820
Kendujhar: ₹2,91,000
The funds also include allocations for crop damage compensation and water purification efforts to prevent post-flood health hazards.
The Revenue Minister has instructed all District Collectors to remain on high alert, especially with another low-pressure system predicted to impact southern Odisha. Emergency teams including ODRAF, NDRF, and fire services have been deployed across the affected districts.
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