Gajapati, Oct 31 (UDN): In the wake of Cyclone Arnab and incessant rainfall, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited Gajapati district and reviewed the flood situation caused by the rising waters of the Mahendratanaya River in Gosani block.
During his visit, the minister inspected the flood-affected areas and visited the relief shelter at Gandahati Government High School, where people displaced by the floods have been accommodated. He interacted with the affected residents and took stock of the arrangements made for their safety, particularly the availability of cooked food, drinking water and other essential facilities.
The minister also enquired about the difficulties faced by the people staying at the shelter and assessed the overall relief arrangements to ensure that no one faced inconvenience during the ongoing emergency.
Emphasising the need for immediate action during the natural disaster, Suryabanshi Suraj issued firm instructions to the Gajapati district administration to expedite relief distribution, rescue operations and other emergency response measures. He stressed that the safety and well-being of people in vulnerable and flood-affected areas must remain the administration’s highest priority.
The visit was aimed at assessing the ground situation and ensuring that affected residents receive timely assistance and necessary support amid the adverse weather conditions.
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