Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (UDN): The Odisha government has identified 21 locations in Ganjam district for air-dropping relief materials in areas severely affected by the cyclone and flooding. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari informed that the locations have been identified based on the seriousness of the situation and the difficulties faced by people in accessing essential supplies.
According to the minister, air-dropping operations will be carried out at three locations in Hinjilicut, seven locations in Purushottampur, and two locations each in Sheragada, Dharakote and Asika. Relief materials will also be air-dropped in Bhanjanagar Municipality, two locations in Belaguntha and Chikiti.
The administration has also planned to distribute cooked food to stranded and affected people through boats in areas where road connectivity has been disrupted due to flooding.
The cyclone has reportedly affected around 43,000 people in Ganjam district. As part of the relief operation, approximately 1,200 kg of food will be distributed through air-dropping at three locations in Hinjilicut.
The district administration is coordinating emergency relief measures to ensure that food and other essential supplies reach people stranded in severely affected and inaccessible areas.
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