Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday confirmed that the recent flood situation in the state is under control, with rapid relief measures underway across the affected regions. Following an aerial survey of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Keonjhar, Majhi said damage assessment reports are being collected to enable immediate aid to the victims.
Flood Impact at a Glance:
- Affected Villages: 81
- Affected Population: Nearly 30,000 people
- Districts: Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur
- Blocks Impacted: Basta, Baliapal, Bhograi, Jaleswar (Balasore), Dhamnagar, Bhandaripokhari (Bhadrak), Dasarathpur (Jajpur)
- People Evacuated: 5,869 to safer locations
Speaking to the media alongside Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Higher Education Minister Suraj Suryabanshi, the CM emphasized that water levels in key rivers including Subarnarekha and Jalaka are receding steadily. He assured that road repairs and connectivity restoration would be prioritized as soon as floodwaters recede.
“Collectors have been instructed to submit flood damage reports immediately. Relief and compensation will be provided promptly based on these assessments,” Majhi stated.
Rescue and Relief Teams Deployed:
- Balasore: 17 ODRAF, 13 Fire Service units
- Bhadrak: 1 NDRF, 1 ODRAF, 13 Fire Service teams
- Jajpur: 1 ODRAF, 14 Fire Service units
Majhi also added that while there was flooding in Keonjhar, the impact was minimal and did not require large-scale intervention.
With prompt mobilization of disaster response teams and food distribution centers, the state government is striving to ensure minimum disruption and fast rehabilitation of affected communities. Emphasis is being placed on public health, clean water access, and animal welfare, the CM noted.
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