Odisha steps up rescue-and-relief operations; four helicopters airdrop food packets in flood-hit Ganjam
The Odisha government intensified its flood response after heavy rains swamped Ganjam district, deploying four helicopters to drop food parcels to isolated communities. Both the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard participated in the aerial relief mission, reaching areas that road transport cannot access. Officials said the operation aims to provide immediate sustenance while broader rescue efforts continue.