Bhubaneswar: Relief and restoration efforts have gained momentum in cyclone-affected Aska in Ganjam district, with the administration stepping up the distribution of essential supplies and taking measures to ease traffic congestion and restore basic services.
The situation in the town is gradually improving through coordinated efforts by the district administration, Collector and District Magistrate Keerthi Vasan V said.
Traffic movement has improved after parked heavy vehicles were shifted to clear space for relief operations. Around 20 autos and 10 tractors have been engaged in distributing essential supplies since the previous evening.
Most buses have also been moved, while efforts are underway to clear the remaining vehicles.
Drinking water distribution has been expanded to meet the needs of residents. Ten water tankers and around 30,000 bottles of drinking water had been distributed by the evening of October 30. The administration is preparing to increase the number of tankers to 30–35 on October 31 to strengthen the supply.
Additional lighting arrangements have also been made across Aska town, with new lights brought in and installed to support relief and restoration activities. The administration is ensuring the distribution of cooked food throughout the day to assist affected residents.
Meanwhile, TPSODL has assured the district administration that electricity supply will be restored soon.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg is closely monitoring the relief and restoration operations in coordination with the Ganjam Collector to ensure that the measures are implemented effectively.
The district administration has decided to continue relief and support arrangements for at least one week or until normalcy is fully restored. With improvements in traffic management, drinking water distribution, food supplies, and restoration work, the administration expects conditions in Aska to improve further.
