State govt fully prepared to manage flood condition: Minister Pujari

ODISHA Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, on Monday, assured that the state government is fully prepared and actively working to manage the flood situation in the northern parts of the state, particularly in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts.

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Addressing the media, Pujari said, "The state machinery has been mobilised and all departments concerned are working in coordination to handle the situation effectively. Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of the people affected by the rising water levels."

He told that more than 1,100 people have already been evacuated from low-lying and vulnerable areas.

Temporary shelters have been set up with arrangements for food, clean drinking water, medical assistance, and other basic amenities, the Minister said.

Special focus is being given to vulnerable groups like children, women, and the elderly, he added.

The Minister said that water levels in major rivers such as the Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga are being closely monitored, and alerts have been issued in sensitive zones.