Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed concern over the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Ganjam and Gajapati districts. He said farmers have been among the worst affected, with large areas of agricultural crops suffering significant damage.The Chief Minister stated that the state had been witnessing flood-like situations since the beginning of the agricultural season this year. He attributed the increasing frequency of such natural disasters to changing weather patterns and climate-related factors.Majhi said the state government had made advance preparations to tackle Cyclone Arnab. Secretaries and ministers were deployed to districts expected to be affected by the storm to oversee preparedness and response measures.Initially, weather assessments had indicated that Malkangiri district would bear the brunt of the cyclone. However, after the system made landfall in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, its course changed, resulting in greater damage in Ganjam and Gajapati districts.The state government had also sought assistance from the Centre for cyclone response and rescue operations. The Chief Minister held discussions with the Union Home Minister, following which the Centre extended immediate support. Helicopters were also deployed to carry out rescue operations in affected areas.Majhi further assured that government teams remain fully prepared and alert to carry out rescue, relief and assistance operations in the affected districts. The administration is closely monitoring the situation to ensure timely support reaches those impacted by the cyclone…
Cyclone Arnab causes extensive damage in Ganjam and Gajapati, Says CM Mohan Charan Majhi
