Odisha Government Plans Airlift for 120 Stranded Residents Following Cyclone Arnab Aftermath

The Odisha administration is launching an emergency <b>airlift operation</b> to rescue 120 people stranded in Ganjam following the devastation caused by <b>Cyclone Arnab</b>. The region has been battered by extreme rainfall, with Sanakhemundi recording a staggering <b>388mm</b> of rain, while Raikia and Chikiti saw 384.8mm and 309.2mm respectively. While rescue efforts are underway, the sheer scale of the deluge exposes the recurring struggle of local infrastructure against extreme weather events. Administrative response remains a race against time. Ground-level connectivity remains severely compromised, leaving hundreds isolated and awaiting urgent government intervention.