Relief Operations Intensified in Aska; Traffic Congestion Eased, Essential Supplies Being Augmented

Aska,/Bhubaneswar October 31: Relief and restoration operations have been significantly intensified in Aska following the recent disruption caused by Cyclone ‘Arnab’.
The overall situation is improving in Asika with coordinated efforts to restore normalcy, informed Shri Keerthi Vasan V,Collector and District Magistrate, Ganjam.

• Traffic issues have been resolved. All parked heavy vehicles have been moved and sufficient space made available since afternoon for relief operations.
• Sufficient autos (20 Nos) and tractors (10 Nos) are undertaking distribution works since last evening.
  •Traffic issue partly resolved, was better in the evening.
  •Most Buses moved. Rest will be ensured by today morning.
  •10 drinking water tankers and around 30000 bottles were distributed till yesterday evening. Being beefed up to 30-35 tankers today morning.
• Additional Aska lights have reached and setup across town- fuel on standby with local MI.
  •Sufficient cooked food is being distributed throughout the day. Expecting the overall situation to improve by today .
  •TPSODL has assured to ensure electricity by today morning.
  Chief Secretary, Odisha, Smt. Anu Garg, is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Collector, Ganjam, to ensure effective implementation of relief and restoration measures.
  The district administration will continue these relief and support arrangements for at least one week or until normalcy is fully restored. With improved traffic management, enhanced drinking water supply, food distribution and restoration efforts, the situation in Aska is expected to improve substantially by today.