CM Mohan Majhi Reviews Ganjam-Gajapati Flood Crisis, Orders Faster Rescue Operations
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office to assess the flood and landslide situation in Ganjam and Gajapati districts following heavy rainfall.
The review meeting was attended by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, and Special Relief Commissioner Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh, among other senior officials involved in disaster response and relief management.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures in the affected districts.
Special attention was given to the flood-hit areas of Ganjam and Gajapati, including Gidipabali village, where authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
Majhi directed district administrations and disaster-response agencies to accelerate evacuation efforts, ensure uninterrupted medical services, and maintain the supply of essential commodities to affected residents.
He emphasised that no effort should be spared in providing assistance to people stranded due to floods and landslides.
The Chief Minister also instructed officials to remain on high alert and utilise all available technical resources to strengthen search and rescue operations.
In a significant step to bolster rescue efforts, the Odisha government is deploying an Indian Navy helicopter equipped with advanced ground-scanning technology to assist in locating people missing after the landslide in Ganjam district.
The state government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely relief, rehabilitation, and support for affected families while closely monitoring the evolving situation in southern Odisha.
