Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews flood relief operations in Jajpur and Bhadrak, prioritising safety, rescue, food, clean water, healthcare and immediate assistance for affected families.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reviewed flood relief and rescue operations in several affected areas of Jajpur and Bhadrak districts, reaffirming that the safety of flood-affected people and the timely delivery of essential assistance remain the state government’s highest priorities.
During his visit, Majhi travelled through several flood-hit locations alongside senior ministers and government officials to assess the ground situation firsthand. Rather than using a helicopter, the Chief Minister travelled by motorcycle and boat to reach affected areas and interact directly with residents facing the consequences of the flooding.
Majhi inspected relief shelters and reviewed arrangements being made for people displaced by the floods. He also examined the cooked food being served at relief centres and spoke with affected villagers to understand their immediate requirements. Farmers were among those he met, with the Chief Minister assessing the extent of crop damage caused by the floodwaters.
In a post on X, Majhi said the government was immediately providing relief materials, dry and cooked food, clean drinking water and healthcare services to affected families. He also said rescue and assistance operations had been intensified to ensure that support reached people without unnecessary delays.
The Chief Minister said the administration was working around the clock and conducting rescue and relief operations on a war footing. Officials have been directed to evacuate people from vulnerable and inundated areas and ensure that essential supplies reach communities affected by the floods.
The state government is also focusing on maintaining the availability of food, drinking water and healthcare services in affected locations. According to Majhi, the situation is being continuously monitored so that necessary action can be taken promptly as conditions change.
Official information indicates that the floods have affected six districts of Odisha — Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj and Kendrapada. A total of 66 blocks, 448 gram panchayats, 1,304 villages and 10 urban local bodies have reportedly been affected by the flooding.
More than 7.85 lakh people have been impacted by the floods across the affected districts, while more than 2.77 lakh people have so far been evacuated to safer locations. The scale of displacement has placed significant pressure on relief and rehabilitation efforts, making the uninterrupted supply of basic necessities a major priority for the administration.
The Chief Minister’s field visit comes as authorities continue efforts to manage the flood situation and provide assistance to affected communities. His inspection of shelters, food distribution, drinking-water arrangements, healthcare services and agricultural damage was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of relief measures and identifying areas requiring additional intervention.
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Meanwhile, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das criticised the state government’s handling of the flood crisis and accused the administration of being insensitive and negligent.
Das questioned the timing of the Chief Minister’s visit, claiming that Majhi reached flood-affected areas 16 days after the crisis began. He argued that affected residents needed immediate food, shelter and ground-level government support while floodwaters were rising and homes and livelihoods were being destroyed.
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The political criticism adds another dimension to the ongoing flood situation, while the state government continues to focus on rescue, evacuation and relief operations. Authorities remain engaged in delivering essential supplies and services as efforts continue to assist thousands of families affected by the floods.
