Odisha CM conducts aerial survey of Cyclone Dana-affected areas
Oct 27, 2024
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 27 : In the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas of the state on Sunday and directed concerned departments to immediately assess the damage and provide assistance to the needy.
Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja also accompanied the CM Majhi.
The Chief Minister directed concerned departments to immediately assess the damage and to provide assistance to those people impacted by Cyclone Dana.
Earlier, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja took stock of the damage done in the state, and the relief efforts being carried out, and highlighted that around 92 per cent of connectivity has been restored across the state.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, he said, "An assessment has been done... About 22 lakh electricity consumers have been affected by the cyclone and connectivity has been restored to 92% of the people except Bhadrak district... Our teams are working for the rest of the people as well... About 8.1 lakh people came to cyclone shelters though they have gone back after the situation became normal. We still have only 1.1 lakh people in the shelters."
Moreover, disaster relief and security forces carried out a rescue operation late at night on Saturday in the Tala Gopabindha village in the Bhadrak district.
The Chief Secretary added further that some people were affected by snake bites but have been given treatment for it.
"Waterlogging has happened in some areas... We have taken steps to evacuate people there... 28 people were affected by snake bites...they are all fine...by tomorrow we will make everything normal..," he added.
Cyclone Dana hit the Odisha coast on Friday, though the state did not report any causality during the storm. CM on Saturday, expressed gratitude to the people who played a vital role in this.
"The people of Odisha survived Cyclone Dana by the grace of Lord Jagannath. I thank all the ministers, MLAs, MPs and government officials of the state for the teamwork that played a vital role in achieving the zero casualty target. Everyone worked day and night to protect the people and provide them with essential services," CM Majhi said.
The cyclonic storm made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, uprooted trees, and snapped power lines in several areas.
Multiple organisations, including the Indian Navy, Air force, National Disaster Response Force helped in sending aid across the state and carrying out evacuations.
