CM Mohan Majhi Conducts Aerial Survey of Cyclone Arnab-Hit Ganjam

Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta

Bamhapur, October 30, 2026: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday conducted an aerial survey of cyclone- and flood-affected areas of Ganjam and Gajapati districts to assess the extent of damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, as rescue and relief operations continued across the affected regions.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari accompanied the Chief Minister during the aerial survey. The inspection focused on the extent of inundation, damage to houses, roads and other infrastructure, and losses to agricultural activities and livelihoods.

Following the aerial assessment, the Chief Minister hold discussions with district Collectors and senior officials to review the ground situation and decide on further relief and rehabilitation measures, financial assistance.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo said the State Government has put in place a four-tier management system to ensure effective coordination of disaster response operations.

Under this arrangement, ministers, senior IAS officers and district-level administrative teams have been assigned specific responsibilities to monitor relief and rescue operations and ensure timely assistance to affected people.

A detailed damage assessment report, incorporating the findings of the Chief Minister’s aerial survey and the assessment by the visiting Central team,