PoliticsPhoto: News18Odisha Floods Affect 50,000 in Ganjam; Helicopters to Air-Drop Food
The Odisha government stepped up rescue and relief efforts in flood-hit Ganjam and Gajapati districts after cyclone Arnab caused heavy rainfall. Around 50,000 people in Ganjam are severely affected, with food packets to be air-dropped in isolated areas. Over 100 rescue teams, defence helicopters, and the Indian Coast Guard are involved. CM Mohan Charan Majhi said the flooding severity in Ganjam was unexpected, with Patrapur block receiving 54 cm of rain in 24 hours.
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