Cyclone Arnab: Odisha Releases Additional Rs 20 Crore for Flood Relief in Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (UDN): The Odisha government has released an additional Rs 20 crore to Ganjam district to strengthen rescue, relief and disaster response operations following the floods triggered by heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab.

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With this fresh allocation, the total financial assistance provided to the district has reached Rs 25 crore, an official said on Friday.

SRC Announces Additional Financial Assistance

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Odisha, announced the latest allocation through a post on social media platform X, citing the prevailing flood situation in Ganjam.

The additional funds have been sanctioned to support disaster response and relief operations as the district continues to deal with the impact of the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.

Total Assistance Reaches Rs 25 Crore

Before the latest release, the state government had provided Rs 5 crore to Ganjam to facilitate rescue and relief activities.

The additional Rs 20 crore takes the total financial assistance released to the district to Rs 25 crore.

The enhanced allocation is expected to provide further financial support for ongoing emergency response measures and relief work in flood-affected areas.

Ganjam Remains Worst-Hit District

Ganjam has emerged as the worst-affected district in Odisha following the heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Arnab.

Flooding has affected several areas, prompting the administration to intensify rescue operations and provide assistance to displaced and affected residents.

The latest financial allocation comes amid continuing efforts to address the impact of the floods and strengthen relief operations across the district.

Focus on Rescue and Relief Operations

The additional funding is intended to support disaster management activities and meet relief requirements arising from the flood situation.

With the total assistance now standing at Rs 25 crore, the district administration is expected to utilise the funds to strengthen ongoing response and recovery efforts.