India, Oct. 29 -- With heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone 'Arnab' causing severe flooding in Ganjam district, the Odisha government is planning to airlift people stranded in waterlogged areas of Sanakhemundi.

Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed that airlift operations would be undertaken to rescue people who have been surrounded by floodwaters in several villages, including Sindurapalli and Mundamarai.

The move comes amid a severe flood situation in parts of Ganjam district following continuous rainfall associated with the cyclone. Several areas have been inundated, leaving residents stranded and disrupting normal life.

Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the flood situation in Ganjam and Gajapati districts has de...