Baleshwar/Bhubaneswar: As heavy torrential rain continues to trigger severe flooding across northern Odisha districts, Director General (DG) of Fire Services Sudhanshu Sarangi on Friday issued an urgent appeal to people trapped in rising floodwaters to contact emergency responders immediately for rescue and evacuation.Speaking to the media amid the worsening flood situation in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur districts, DG Sarangi assured the public that rescue units, including Fire Services, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are on high alert with 24/7 control rooms active across affected regions. “If you or anyone in your area is trapped in floodwaters, inform us immediately via phone. Our team will reach you safely. Please do not panic or venture unnecessarily into deep or moving flood currents until aid arrives.
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