Bhubaneswar, Aug. 24 -- The State unit of CPI (M) on Monday alleged that inadequate rescue and relief measures have compounded the cup of woes of thousands of people affected by floods in Bari block of Jajpur district, and urged the State Government to intensify relief operations and ensure that immediate assistance reaches every affected family.
In a statement, the party said several villages have been inundated, with houses damaged, crops destroyed and road communication disrupted. Essential services, including drinking water, electricity and healthcare, have also been severely affected, it claimed.
The party further alleged that rescue teams have either been unable to reach some affected locations in time or are inadequate in number.
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