There has been a flood situation in Balasore district of Odisha due to heavy rainfall over the last three days. 11 blocks in the district have been affected.
According to reports, relief operations are underway. As many as six medical teams and a team of 17 veterinary doctors have been deployed in Balasore.
Further keeping in mind the flood situation in Balsore district, four ODRAF teams, two NDRF teams, and 12 Fire Services teams have been pressed into action.
Community kitchens are operating at 147 locations across the district, providing cooked food to nearly 68,000 people, this was confirmed by the District Collector, Suryawanshi Mayur Vikas.
Reports further added that dry food, cooked food, drinking water, and medicines are being supplied to those marooned by the floodwaters.
Flood Assessment in Koraput
It is worth mentioning here that earlier today, Odisha CM visited Koraput to assess the post flood situation and damage caused. He was accompanied by several other ministers.
According to reports, Mohan Charan Majhi was accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, conducted an aerial survey of Koraput district.
The CM visited Koraput to assess the post-flood situation and damage caused by heavy rainfall triggered by the depression.
The Chief Minister interacted with the villagers and assessed the impact of the floods. He assured them of all possible financial assistance after completion of the damage assessment.
