[Watch] Coast Guard Helicopter Launches Rescue Operation In Deluged Ganjam Of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday launched an operation to airlift people stranded in marooned areas of Odisha’s Ganjam district following heavy downpour triggered by cyclone Arnab.

According to official sources, the Coast Guard has deployed a helicopter to undertake rescue operations in rain-ravaged Ganjam district, where heavy downpour and flash floods have marooned over 300 villages.

The office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) shared the information about commencement of rescue operation by ICG helicopter.

“The Indian Coast Guard helicopter has commenced rescue operations in Ganjam district,” the SRC office said in a post on X.

Earlier, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena had informed that the authorities might opt for airlift operations to rescue the marooned villagers, including those of Sindurapalli and Mundamarai.

The state government plans to airlift 120 people in Ganjam district in the first phase. The Indian Coast Guard would provide a helicopter and make the necessary arrangements in this regard, Chief Secretary Anu Garg had told reporters.

The Indian Coast Guard helicopter has commenced rescue operations in Ganjam district.@CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @rdmodisha @IPR_Odisha @ndmaindia https://t.co/xbBBtzCBCE

— SRC, Govt of Odisha (@SRC_Odisha) October 29, 2026

The state government had contacted the Ministry of Home Affairs and urged the authorities to take the necessary steps for airlift of the marooned people in Ganjam district.