Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday deputed Minister of Mines and Steel Bibhuti Jena to Gajapati district, which has been witnessing very heavy rainfall leading to a rise in the water level of several rivers, to assess the situation and expedite relief efforts.

The Chief Minister spoke with the Gajapati district collector to inquire about the situation. He has directed the Special Relief Commissioner to provide immediate necessary assistance, a CMO release said. ADVERTISEMENT

It further noted that landslides in several areas of the district have disrupted transportation. “The CM is also monitoring the situation,” it added.

According to sources, a man and his son reportedly went missing after a landslide near Pekat in Rayagada block of the district. It is suspected that

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