Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the state government maintained rescue and relief efforts on a war footing, moving nearly 2.77 lakh people to safer regions in Odisha’s flood-affected areas. By 6 PM on August 17, 2,77,655 individuals had been evacuated to secure locations, according to an update Majhi shared on his X account. Currently, there are up to 531 cooked meal centers and aid camps operating in the impacted districts.
In addition, 99 rescue teams have been sent out to conduct evacuation and relief efforts, and the government has provided 782.8 metric tons of cow feed. “People’s safety and prompt help are the top priorities in the flood scenario. On a war footing, rescue and relief efforts are still ongoing, Majhi stated. Delivering food, potable water, relief supplies, and necessary medical treatment to impacted communities is a priority, he added.
In addition, 99 rescue teams have been sent out to conduct evacuation and relief efforts, and the government has provided 782.8 metric tons of cow feed.
