- Finance Minister reaches Borida, Thengaguri, and Tora by boat amidst floodwaters; meets affected families to inquire about their well-being
- Engages in heartfelt interaction with villagers in inundated areas; directs officials to immediately provide all necessary amenities
Several villages in the Sariya Tehsil of the Raigarh Assembly constituency have been affected by floods caused by the rising water level of the Mahanadi River due to the impact of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’. In this hour of crisis, Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA Shri O.P. Chaudhary personally visited the affected people. Accompanied by relief and rescue teams, he reached the submerged villages of Borida, Thengaguri, and Tora by boat, met the villagers, and took stock of the ground situation arising from the floods.
In villages surrounded by water on all sides, Shri Chaudhary visited the affected families and inquired about the well-being of mothers, sisters, the elderly, children, and the youth. He spoke directly with the villagers regarding their hardships and immediate needs. He assured them that the state government stands firmly with every affected family during this crisis and that all possible measures are being taken for their safety and assistance.
- “Do not worry; the government and the entire administration are with you.”
Finance Minister Shri Chaudhary told the affected villagers that their safety is the top priority amidst the difficult situation caused by the floods. Government and administrative teams are continuously engaged in relief and rescue operations. No affected family will be left deprived of necessary assistance. He instructed the officials present on-site to immediately ensure the provision of food, clean drinking water, medicines, healthcare facilities, and other essential arrangements for the affected people.
He also directed them to pay special attention to the needs of children, women, and the elderly, and to immediately relocate villagers to safe places if required. Shri Chaudhary stated that the government and the administration are continuously working on the ground to ensure the safe rescue of flood-affected people and to provide them with all possible assistance. The water level of the Mahanadi River and the situation in the affected villages are being constantly monitored, and relief and rescue operations are being carried out as required.