On the direction of the President of the Biju Janata Dal and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, a BJD delegation will visit the landslide-affected Dangesi village under Raikia Block of Kandhamal district to assess the situation and express solidarity with the affected families.
The devastating landslide, triggered by torrential rainfall following Cyclone Arnab, has reportedly claimed three lives, including an infant belonging to the same family, while around 12 people are still missing.
The delegation will comprise Sudam Marandi, Padmanabha Behera and Saluga Pradhan.
During the visit, the delegation will meet the bereaved families, interact with affected villagers, assess the extent of the damage and take stock of the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures. It will also review the immediate needs of the affected families and bring relevant issues to the attention of the party leadership.
Following the visit, the delegation will submit a detailed report to the Hon’ble BJD President, Shri Naveen Patnaik, highlighting the ground situation and recommending necessary measures for relief, rehabilitation and support to the affected families.
