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50,000 Hit by Floods in Odisha After Cyclone, Race to Rescue Stranded People
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What Happened?
Odisha has intensified rescue operations in Ganjam and Gajapati districts after severe flooding stranded thousands due to cyclone Arnab. Around 50,000 people are affected.
Key points
- The Odisha government is conducting rescue operations in Ganjam and Gajapati districts.
- Around 50,000 people have been severely affected by the flooding.
- More than 100 rescue teams are deployed in the affected areas.
- Defence helicopters are being used to air-drop food packets.
- Patrapur block in Ganjam received 54 cm of rain in 24 hours.
- The Rushikulya river overflowed, causing extensive damage and flooding.
Key insights
- The heavy rainfall exceeded the annual average for Ganjam in just 24 hours.
- Rescue efforts are hampered by strong flood currents, making access difficult.
- The flooding has disrupted transportation and damaged infrastructure significantly.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the challenges of disaster management in the face of unexpected natural calamities.
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Odisha· StateGanjam· DistrictGajapati· DistrictMohan Charan Majhi· PersonAnu Garg· PersonSuresh Pujari· PersonIndian Coast Guard· OrganizationNational Disaster Response Force· OrganizationOdisha Disaster Rapid Action Force· Organization
Source
India Today
