Flood situation post cyclone has improved in north Odisha, says chief minister

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said the flood situation in north Odisha in the aftermath of cyclone Dana has improved, and assistance will be provided to the affected people following an assessment of the damage.

BHUBANESWAR:

Majhi undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas for the second consecutive day on Monday. "I assessed the situation of cyclone and flood damages in the districts of Kendrapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj.

"The situation is now better than before. The damage will be assessed as soon as possible and assistance will be provided to the affected people," he said.

During the survey onboard a special helicopter, Majhi observed the cyclone's landfall point at Habelikhati shore in Kendrapara district.